Beijing's Religious Diplomacy: Swaying Hearts in Taiwan
A study reveals that over 10,000 Taiwanese participated in religious activities in China during 2024. Supported by Beijing, these activities are seen as part of China's efforts to influence Taiwan, perceived by Taipei as a political maneuver to integrate the island under Chinese authority.
More than 10,000 Taiwanese citizens participated in religious activities in China in 2024, according to a study by a Taiwan-based NGO.
This participation is seen as a Beijing-backed campaign to exert influence over Taiwan, which China views as its territory, despite being a self-governing democracy.
China's strategic use of religion, tightly controlled by the atheist ruling Communist Party, is perceived as a tool to sway public opinion ahead of significant elections in Taiwan.
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