Taiwan prosecutors indicted five people for plotting to attack a Taiwanese comedian whose shows mocked Beijing. China dismissed Taiwan’s accusations of involvement in the attack plot.
WHO:Taiwan prosecutors; China
WHAT:Taiwan prosecutors indicted five people over a plot to attack a Taiwanese comedian, while China dismissed accusations of involvement.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 12:20 AM ET
WHERE:Taiwan
WHY:The alleged plot targeted the comedian because the comedian’s shows mocked Beijing.
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