China Imposes Death Penalty for Extreme Taiwan Independence Cases

New guidelines target 'diehard' separatists with severe punishments, despite lack of jurisdiction over Taiwan.

China's new guidelines include death penalty for severe cases of Taiwan independence advocacy.
The guidelines were issued by China's top judicial and security bodies and are effective immediately.
Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's jurisdiction and urges citizens to remain calm.
The guidelines specify punishments for organizing or supporting Taiwan independence movements.
Previous sanctions on Taiwanese officials have had little practical impact due to jurisdiction limits.