Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

Benzinga

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China Accused Of Spreading Conflicting Reports On Taiwan President's Alleged US Escape Plan

Chinese state media has been accused of spreading unverified reports about Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen planning to escape in a U.S. plane if war breaks out with China. The narrative, which originated in 2021, resurfaced before Taiwan's January general election.

The Straits Times

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Media Conglomerate: Singapore Press Holdings

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

TAIPEI - Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first published in 2021 and echoed in the run-up to the island's January 2024 general election.  Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Japan Times

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Corporation: News2u Holdings, Inc.

Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

They are among the many unsupported tales that have been fed into the island by Chinese state media outlets, according to an analysis by Taiwan-based NGO.

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Tensions: Taiwan's ex-President Ma travels to China

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INSIGHT-Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war

INSIGHT-Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan's president would flee war Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first published in 2021 and echoed in the run-up to the island's January 2024 general election.Another story said Tsai had given her confidantes VIP "runaway" passes. They are among the many unsupported tales of Tsai's preparations …