China is greenlighting possible death penalties for 'diehard' supporters of Taiwan gaining independence

• China officially says that supporting Taiwan's independence can be a crime.
• Punishments include prison sentences of more than 10 years and even the death penalty.
• It's the first time the country has so clearly outlined a set of legal guidelines aimed at Taiwan.

China on Friday outlined a list of behaviors that it defines as criminal acts related to supporting Taiwan's independence, saying punishments may go as far as the death penalty.