Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the "new normal"

"Kenyan Border Controversy: Taiwan Scholars Detained and Interrogated in Mombasa In a shocking incident that has raised concerns about academic freedom and diplomatic relations, two Taiwanese scholars were detained and interrogated by Kenyan authorities in Mombasa. The scholars, whose identities have not been disclosed, were reportedly held for over 20 hours, during which their passports and mobile phones were confiscated. According to Taiwan's Foreign Ministry, the scholars were eventually allowed to leave the country, but the reasons behind their detention and the treatment they received remain unclear. As tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate, this incident has sparked worries about the safety and security of Taiwanese citizens and academics traveling abroad."

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country.