Taipei, Nov. 5 -- China has been accused of carrying out 149 incidents of transnational repression targeting 131 people connected to Taiwan since 2005, with Beijing allegedly employing tactics ranging from physical attacks and criminal prosecution to psychological coercion, digital oppression and economic sanctions, according to a report by Taipei Times.

The report, citing remarks by Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh, said the figures were presented during a legislative session of the Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee.

The session heard a special report on China's transnational repression and legal mechanisms to prevent such activities, with representatives from the MAC, Mi...