Taiwanese who buy 'If China Invades' book get mysterious phone calls over 'sensitive reading material'
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Key FactsMysterious Calls Follow Book Purchase in Taiwan
May 16, 2023 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
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- Buyers of 'If China Invades' book receive mysterious calls from supposed pollsters on 'sensitive reading material.'
- Following a customer complaint, Taiwan's digital affairs ministry will meet with representatives of a major bookstore.
- Callers pressed customers for their opinions on the book, claiming that military unification between China and Taiwan was inevitable.
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