ANALYSIS/China's local bounty use shows intimidation with flexibility: Scholars
11/15/2025 04:45 PM
China's recent use of local public security bureaus to issue bounty notices against specific Taiwanese individuals reflects a new tactic of "judicial intimidation" aimed at Taiwan that also gives Beijing room for flexibility, scholars told CNA.
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