Biography
Who is Pa Chiung?
Early life and education
Pa Chiung belongs to the Taroko indigenous ethnic group. He grew up in Xincheng Township, which is located in Hualien County, Taiwan. He completed his secondary education at National Hualien Commercial High School, graduating from the Information Processing Department in 2013.
Following high school, he enrolled at Chung Chou University of Science and Technology. He studied within the Department of Motion Pictures and Video Communication. During his university years, he participated in media competitions representing his school.
How Pa became famous
In July 2017, he traveled to Suzhou and Shanghai for the Third International College Student New Media Original Works Competition. He worked with seven classmates under the name Free Style to create a video titled Deadly Confrontation, also called Deadly Live. This project earned a third prize in the video category. In this production, he served as the director, editor, lighting technician, and voice actor, while also playing the character Lin Guohuei.
His early content on the channel Photographer's Diary focused on travel and food. He shared videos about delicacies and entertainment found in Yilan and Hualien. This work eventually transitioned into a different focus. Since 2018, he has primarily produced content regarding Taiwan's international relations and politics in the People's Republic of China. His style often utilizes satire and hyperbolic presentation to deliver commentary.
Career highlights and influence
Pa Chiung has achieved significant recognition within the digital creator community in Taiwan. In 2021, he was ranked 69th on the list of the 100 most influential internet celebrities in the country. That same year, he also secured the 4th position in a popularity poll for the top 100 internet celebrities.
On December 6, 2024, he released a film titled China's United Front Documentary. He collaborated with the singer-songwriter Chen Po-Yuan for this project. The video examines how the Chinese Communist Party uses economic networks to influence certain Taiwanese internet personalities. The film explores how these influencers might be encouraged to critique the Democratic Progressive Party government and Taiwan's democratic systems.
Legal issues and controversies
In February 2023, an incident occurred involving the police following a dispute with his girlfriend. After a disagreement while intoxicated, he was accused of pushing officers and making loud noises. He used his mobile phone to live broadcast the encounter, claiming the police had a poor attitude. He later clarified the misunderstanding with authorities after he became sober. However, he filed lawsuits against the Xinhai Police Station officers for injury and illegal detention, while also suing media outlets for defamation.
In November 2025, the Quanzhou Public Security Bureau in Fujian Province issued a notice regarding him and Chen Po-Yuan. The bureau accused them of inciting secession and posting content that supports independence. The authorities offered rewards between RMB 50,000 and RMB 250,000 for information leading to their arrest. Pa responded to this by issuing a reverse bounty notice against high-ranking officials Wang Huning and Song Tao, accusing them of splitting the country.
Birthday and age
Pa Chiung was born on November 7, 1994, which makes Pa 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Pa shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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