China's Taiwan Affairs Office named two people to be punished for Taiwan independence activities, while it stated the people as well as their relatives are banned from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau

This development indicates a strict stance from China regarding Taiwan independence activities, which may signal an escalation in tensions in the region.

Newsquawk StaffNewswiresPublished 7 Jan 2026, 02:28 UTCOn the live feed at 02:08 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The travel bans on the individuals and their relatives could provoke further responses from Taiwan, impacting cross-strait relations. Investors should be cautious, as heightened geopolitical risks often lead to volatility in regional markets and related assets like commodities and currencies.

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