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Alleged targeting of Taiwanese comedian Huang Yi-hao

Overview

Prosecutors in New Taipei City have indicted five individuals for an alleged plot to physically assault comedian Huang Yi-hao. The suspects are accused of accepting NT$450,000 from a mainland Chinese individual, identified as “K”, to “break arms and legs” of the performer to prevent his stage appearances.

Investigations indicate the group monitored Huang’s movements using a tracking device on his scooter during July and August. In September, the suspects reportedly attempted to simulate a traffic accident by swerving a vehicle into Huang while he was parked. Additionally, two other individuals face charges for allegedly vandalizing a Taipei comedy club with paint and human feces in May.

Huang, known for satirizing President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), described the situation as feeling “absurd than frightening.” Despite the incidents, he has affirmed his commitment to his creative work and intends to incorporate these experiences into future performances.

Entities

Xi Jinping · Taiwan · China · Chinese Communist Party · New Taipei District Prosecutors Office

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Taiwanese comedian Huang Yi-hao targeted in alleged cross-border attack

    Taiwanese comedian Huang Yi-hao reports being targeted by Chinese-orchestrated surveillance and a vehicle attack after performing satirical crosstalk regarding President Xi Jinping.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Taiwan prosecutors indict five in alleged plot to injure anti-CCP comedian

    Five people in Taiwan have been indicted for allegedly accepting money from a mainland Chinese individual to injure comedian Huang Yihao, who frequently mocks the Chinese Communist Party.

Sources

correiodamanhacanada.com · epochtimes.com · newsday.com · secretchina.com