TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIGlobal
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
No Result
View All Result
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean

CTi Ban: Tsai Ing-wen takes a tablespoon full of Chinese medicine and shoves it down Jinping’s throat

Akshay Narang by Akshay Narang
November 19, 2020
in Indo-Pacific
Tsai Ing-wen, Xi Jinping, China, Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen,
Share on FacebookShare on X

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen is giving Xi Jinping a dose of his own medicine. She is making it clear that if mainland China cannot be criticised within mainland China, then pro-mainland voices have no right to criticise Taiwan within Taiwan.

On Wednesday, Taiwan reportedly refused to renew the license of CTi News, which is widely perceived as pro-China. Taiwan has effectively shut down the news channel on the basis of evidence of interference from a pro-Beijing tycoon. Taiwan is thus defeating China’s sinister plans to win support on the island nation.

Also Read

Trump’s $50 Million Bounty on Venezuela’s President Maduro. What will be China’s Next Move to Save its South American Ally?

US “Dark Eagle” Hypersonic Missiles in Australia for Indo-Pacific deterrence lift Tensions with China

 PM Modi to Visit China for SCO, First since 2020 Border clash: Trump Pushes India into Russia-China Arms? Can Putin succeed in reviving RIC to counter NATO? 

The rejection of CTi cable’s request is the first time that the National Communications Commission (NCC), a Taiwanese regulator, has shut down a news channel since it was set up in 2006.

The fate of CTi News was hanging in balance for quite some time now, in the context of allegations that the news channel was operating as a propaganda machine for Beijing. There were growing calls for action against the news channel, owing to its pro-Beijing stance and criticism of the pro-Independence Tsai Ing-wen government, including unverified news reports.

Last year, for instance, CTi News aired a live interview with a Taiwanese farmer, who claimed that 1,200 tonnes of pomelos were dumped, as farmers left the fruit to rot after mainland China refused to buy it because Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen did not accept the “One China” policy. This interview was described as “fake news” at a public hearing last month.

CTi is owned by Want Want China Times Media Group that was founded by pro-mainland snack food tycoon Tsai Eng-meng. NCC Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang disclosed that the decision to reject CTi News’ license renewal was unanimous and he also cited accusations of interference by Tsai Eng-meng in CTi’s editorial independence.

The NCC Chairman said, “It is a fact that their biggest shareholder had directly interfered in the news desk of CTi.” He added that CTi has been fined more several violations, including failure to check facts and endangering public interest.

However, Eng-men himself denies interfering in CTi’s editorial policy. On a previous occasion, he said, “I only go to CTi for meetings two or three times a year … and I have never meddled in the [editorial direction of] CTi.”

The Taiwanese media regulator has also accused CTi News of being biased towards mainland-friendly politicians and giving them 60 per cent or at times even 90 per cent of its airtime. Last year, the news channel is said to have promoted mainland China’s preferred candidate for Taiwan’s Presidency, Han Kuo-yu. Yet, Han lost to Tsai in January.

By refusing to renew the CTi news channel’s license over allegations of pro-Beijing propaganda, the Tsai Ing-wen is essentially sending across a loud and clear message. The Taiwanese President is making it clear that she knows how Beijing tries to interfere in democratic countries and misuse free speech in such systems to push its own propaganda. But if mainland China doesn’t allow anti-Beijing or pro-Taiwan voices to prosper, then there is no reason why the island nation of Taiwan would allow pro-mainland voices to prosper. Taiwan’s President is unapologetically giving Xi Jinping a dose of his own medicine.

Tags: ChinaCTi NewsTaiwanTsai Ing-wen
ShareTweetSend
Akshay Narang

Akshay Narang

Patriot, Political Analyst, International Relations expert

Also Read

Putin To Visit India: Will This be BRICS Joint Response Against Trump Tariff War?

Putin To Visit India: Will This be BRICS Joint Response Against Trump’s Tariff War?

August 7, 2025
China’s Next Five-Year Plan and What It Means for the Changing World Order?

China’s Next Five-Year Plan and What It Means for the Changing World Order?

July 31, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Unconditional Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes

NOT TRUMP! Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Unconditional Ceasefire Hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister After Deadly Border Clashes 

July 28, 2025
‘India Out’ to ‘India In’: The Story of a Strategic Turnaround (Photo credit: cscr.pk)

India 1 – China 0: The Strategic Score in Indian Ocean on “Maldives”

July 26, 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Becomes Proxy Arena in U.S.-China Power Struggle

Thailand vs Cambodia Conflict: A Proxy Arena for U.S.-China Rivalry in Indo-Pacific 

July 24, 2025
Wells Fargo Banker’s Exit Ban Becomes a New Flashpoint in U.S.-China Tensions

Corporate Hostage Diplomacy? Wells Fargo Banker’s Exit Ban Becomes a New Flashpoint in U.S.-China Tensions

July 22, 2025
Youtube Twitter Facebook
TFIGlobalTFIGlobal
Right Arm. Round the World. FAST.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • TFIPOST – English
  • TFIPOST हिन्दी
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. View our Privacy and Cookie Policy.