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Taipei's tree removals sparked viral false claims online — showing how a mundane city decision can ignite full-blown conspiracy theories.
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Theory Briefing
- False claims about Taipei tree removals spread online, turning a routine urban landscaping decision into a conspiracy flashpoint.
- The case shows how thin factual detail in local government actions can leave a vacuum that rumor and distrust quickly fill.
- Online video coverage of the conspiracy spread suggests the false claims gained enough traction to warrant dedicated fact-checking reporting.