台当局禁小红书 国台办：民进党已成“民禁挡”

Core Viewpoint - The Taiwanese government's ban on the social media platform Xiaohongshu is seen as a political maneuver against the interests of the Taiwanese youth and public, reflecting the ruling party's fear of losing control over information and communication with mainland China [1][2]. Group 1: Ban on Xiaohongshu - The Taiwanese authorities have banned Xiaohongshu citing multiple security concerns and fraud issues, which has been criticized as a tactic to suppress democratic freedoms and the public's right to information [1][2]. - Xiaohongshu has over 3 million users in Taiwan, with 70% being post-90s generation, indicating its popularity among the youth [1]. - The ban is perceived as an attempt to maintain an "information bubble" and prevent Taiwanese citizens from engaging with mainland Chinese perspectives [1]. Group 2: Political Implications - The spokesperson from the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the ban as a reflection of the ruling party's antagonism towards the public, labeling it as "民禁挡" (blocking the people's access) [1][2]. - Reports indicate that the number of fraud cases on Facebook in Taiwan far exceeds those attributed to Xiaohongshu, suggesting that the government's anti-fraud rationale is inconsistent and politically motivated [2]. - The ban has faced widespread opposition within Taiwan, with various sectors condemning the government's actions as politically motivated rather than genuinely concerned about public safety [2]. Group 3: Cross-Strait Relations - The spokesperson noted that the communication mechanism between the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits and the Taiwan Strait Exchange Foundation has been stalled due to the Taiwanese government's refusal to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" [3]. - There is an expressed desire for Taiwanese citizens to share in the opportunities presented by the development of the mainland's internet, highlighting a potential for increased mutual understanding between the two sides [3].