Taipei, Jan. 8 -- Taiwan's President William Lai condemned China's newest sanctions against senior Taiwanese officials, saying the move only highlights that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, speaking at the graduation of the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau's 62nd investigation training programme, Lai responded to China's announcement naming Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang and Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao as alleged "separatists" and adding them to its roster of "Taiwan independence diehards".

Prosecutor Chen Shu-yi was also labelled an "accomplice". China's action was part of its ongoing pressure campaign targeting Taiwan's political leadership.

Addressi...