19 Jun 2019 | 12:37 AM UTC
Taiwan: Media bias protest planned in Taipei June 23
Media bias protesters to gather in Taipei on Ketagalan Boulevard on June 23; localized disruptions expected
Event
A media bias protest organized by the New Power Party (NPP) is planned for Sunday, June 23, in Taipei. Demonstrators will gather on Ketagalan Boulevard near the Presidential Office Building at 14:00 (local time). The organizers are specifically criticizing the lack of coverage of the ongoing Hong Kong protests in Taiwanese media. A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected.
Advice
Individuals in Taipei are advised to monitor the situation, avoid public gatherings as a precaution, and anticipate localized transportation disruptions.
