Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat. Some foreign companies are considering relocating Taiwanese employees from China after Beijing's threat to impose the death penalty on "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters. This has caused Taiwanese expatriates and multinationals to reassess their legal risks. Legal experts warn the broad phrasing of the guidelines could lead to severe consequences for benign actions. The move increases business uncertainty in China amid existing laws on espionage and national security.