Taiwanese comedian attacked after Xi joke; hired assailants run him over

A Taiwanese comedian was run over and injured near his home after joking about Xi Jinping; a Chinese man allegedly hired five individuals for about $14,000 to break his hands and legs. The attack appears to be retaliation for political satire, highlighting cross-strait tensions and the reach of Beijing's influence.

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