KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland

Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) is criticizing the government for investigating five agricultural groups. These groups are being examined by the Ministry of Agriculture after the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) referred them. The investigations stem from accusations that the groups signed cooperation deals at the Straits Forum in Fujian province earlier this month. Opposition politicians and farming groups have reacted negatively, arguing that the government is penalizing efforts to secure export markets.