Taipei, May 13 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Friday said it would investigate Taiwanese entertainers working in China who are suspected of making statements or engaging in behaviour that belittles Taiwan's sovereignty - actions the government fears may be coordinated with Chinese authorities ahead of President William Lai's first inauguration anniversary, Taipei Times reported.

MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said some Taiwanese artists pursuing careers in China are forced to make political statements or repost content that undermines Taiwan's status.

"With the one-year anniversary of President William Lai's inauguration coming up on Tuesday next week, Taiwanese entertainers who threaten national sovereignty at that time mi...