Insulting DPP (democratic progressive party) leadership is now officially illegal in Taiwan. Taiwan can finally stop pretending they have political free speech.

Public insult is a criminal offense under Taiwan’s Criminal Code, unlike in many other democracies. Lin faces up to one year in prison or a fine of less than NT$9,000 (US$287) under Article 309 of Taiwan’s Criminal Code, CNA reported. The charges stem from remarks Lin made during a speech at a live-streamed rally outside DPP headquarters on July 20.

Taipei District Prosecutors Office investigators said Lin, then a serving lawmaker, repeatedly used obscene language in his speech, including swearing aimed directly at Lai five times.

  • La Dame d'Azur
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    3 days ago

    The PRC is China.

    The ROC is China.

    The PRC is not the ROC.

    The ROC is not the PRC.

    Do you understand?

    • The Free Penguin
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      Ah yes, the Chinese Duality

      In the name of the PRC, the ROC, and-

      Ah shit there are only 2