Taiwan's Tsai pushes anti-China 'infiltration' law before elections

President warns of 'limited time' to curb Beijing influence as opponents cry foul

20191224 Tsai on Dec. 14

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during a campaign rally on Dec. 14 in Tainan, southern Taiwan. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

LAULY LI and CHENG TING-FANG, Nikkei staff writers

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is rushing to pass a law that would criminalize political activity backed by Chinese funding before the presidential and legislative elections on Jan. 11.

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