Recent events in Taipei are raising concerns about China’s escalating transnational repression tactics. Comedy Club, also known as Comedy Plus +, was vandalized with feces and paint, believed to be retaliation for comedian Huang Yi-hao’s jokes targeting Chinese president Xi Jinping. Huang’s routine, originally performed in December 2025, gained widespread attention after clips circulated online. This incident is being viewed as a direct attempt to intimidate and silence criticism of the Chinese government, even outside of mainland China. Authorities in Taiwan are investigating the vandalism as a potential act of political harassment. The incident highlights the reach of China’s efforts to suppress dissent and control narratives beyond its borders, specifically impacting freedom of speech in Taiwan. This is the latest example in a growing pattern of transnational repression attributed to China.