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Individual Threatening DPP Supporters Revealed as English Tutor Claiming Special Forces Training

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • An individual identified as 'Xiao Cao' posted a violent threat on Facebook, stating 'killing DPP supporters is everyone's responsibility.'
  • The individual also issued a direct threat, offering to send someone to a user's address within ten minutes if provided.
  • Investigations revealed the individual previously advertised English tutoring services, claiming experience in 'Army Special Forces overseas training.'

A disturbing online threat has surfaced, originating from an individual identifying as 'Xiao Cao,' who posted a violent message on Facebook. The post declared, "Killing DPP supporters is everyone's responsibility," immediately drawing widespread condemnation and concern.

I am from Tainan and only know that killing DPP supporters is everyone's responsibility.

โ€” Xiao CaoThe individual's initial violent post on Facebook.

Adding to the gravity of the threat, 'Xiao Cao' directly challenged another user, offering to dispatch someone to their home within ten minutes if an address was provided. This aggressive stance has fueled outrage and prompted calls for immediate investigation into the individual's identity and intentions.

Further scrutiny of 'Xiao Cao's' online activity revealed past advertisements for English tutoring services. In these postings, the individual claimed to possess experience in "Army Special Forces overseas training" and listed multiple countries visited, along with certificates from institutions like the U.S. Air Force Language School. This claim has raised significant alarm among netizens.

Okay, give me your home address, and someone will be at your door in ten minutes.

โ€” Xiao CaoResponding to a user who challenged the threat.

The revelation of these purported special forces credentials, combined with the violent threats, has led to widespread disbelief and fear. Many online commenters expressed shock and concern about a potentially dangerous individual offering educational services, while others questioned the authenticity of the claimed military background, suggesting it might be an exaggeration.

Army Special Forces overseas training experience.

โ€” Xiao CaoClaim made in an advertisement for English tutoring services.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.