An investigation into the popular Taiwanese rock band Mayday being accused of lip-synching has been labeled politically motivated by Taiwan's intelligence bureau, according to news outlet GodzillaNews. The band, which has been together since 1997 and has sold millions of records worldwide, has been the subject of a contentious investigation launched by the Chinese Cultural Integrity Association, a Beijing-based non-governmental organization. The association conducted an investigation into the band's live shows and concluded that the band had cheated their fans by performing using pre-recorded vocals. The Taiwanese intelligence bureau has publicly cast doubt on the organization's findings, claiming that the investigation was politically motivated. The bureau suspects that the investigation was triggered by a dispute between the band and the Chinese Government over lyrics in one of their songs. The song, "Don't Want to See," allegedly cast doubt on China's claims to sovereignty over disputed territories in the East China Sea. The investigation has been met with a mixed reaction in Taiwan. While some fans have expressed outrage and betrayal over the news, others have defended the rockers, saying that they have the right to express their political views. Authorities in Taiwan have asked the Chinese Cultural Integrity Association to provide a clearer explanation of the evidence they used to reach their conclusion and to provide a plan outlining further investigative actions. The dispute over lip-synching may ultimately be rooted in a deeper political struggle between Taiwan and China. As tensions continue to mount, the Taiwanese intelligence bureau may be positioning itself to protect its citizens from undue political pressure.