China responds to Taiwan's new president
- 8 years ago
Taiwan's new President Tsai Ing-wen hasn't been sworn in yet but China's apparent response to her election couldn't be called subtle.
This week, her Facebook page was bombarded by tens of thousands of hostile messages in what Chinese state media termed "an online crusade" or "holy war," while state broadcaster CCTV released images of military exercises in the Taiwan Strait - the narrow stretch of water that divides Taiwan and China.
Others posted the lyrics of China's national anthem, an essay by former Chinese President Hu Jintao on official conduct, and described Tsai as the governor of Taiwan.
Meanwhile, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense appeared unfazed by footage from Chinese broadcaster CCTV showing long-range rockets, amphibious vehicles, tanks and helicopter units.
This week, her Facebook page was bombarded by tens of thousands of hostile messages in what Chinese state media termed "an online crusade" or "holy war," while state broadcaster CCTV released images of military exercises in the Taiwan Strait - the narrow stretch of water that divides Taiwan and China.
Others posted the lyrics of China's national anthem, an essay by former Chinese President Hu Jintao on official conduct, and described Tsai as the governor of Taiwan.
Meanwhile, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense appeared unfazed by footage from Chinese broadcaster CCTV showing long-range rockets, amphibious vehicles, tanks and helicopter units.