Chinese student deported from Taiwan after controversial 'pinching' video

Key points

• Taiwan has deported a Chinese exchange student after he posted a video that appeared to pinch the Taiwanese president. Wang filmed President Lai Ching-te at National Taiwan University using forced perspective, then posted it on Douyin with political captions.
• Taiwan's National Immigration Agency said his entry permit was revoked for violating the principle of equality and dignity, and he is banned from entering for five years. Wang has deleted the video and apologised.
• A Kuomintang politician questioned whether the decision infringed free speech.