A string of performing artists from Taiwan are in trouble with fans for reposting Chinese propaganda. Taiwan's government is investigating whether the posts violate the laws governing Taiwan-China ties.
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00:00Several Taiwanese celebrities are facing anger at home for reposting pro-unification messages on China's Weibo social media platform.
00:09The posts refer to Taiwan as a province of China.
00:12Former fans from Taiwan are voicing anger on these performers' other social media platforms.
00:17But there could be legal consequences as well as backlash.
00:21The government says it will look into whether these actors and singers broke the law governing Taiwan-China ties.