China Wants to Push Taiwan out of the Pacific
China’s pressure campaign against Taiwan doesn’t end when a country switches recognition to Beijing.
Chinese artists plan to withdraw from the Gwangju Biennale art exhibition on Thursday, in objection to the organizers allowing Taiwanese participants to utilize the term "Taiwan Pavilion" rather than their official names, according to a source in the know. The Chinese delegation, in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Korea, argues that the name alteration contravenes the "One China" policy that South Korea has pledged to uphold.
The Chinese artists have opted to halt their preparations for the "China Pavilion" and have scheduled an official press conference for Thursday morning, just two days prior to the commencement of the international art festival. They have already ceased their preparations for the "China Pavilion" several days ago. The Chinese Ambassador to Korea, Dai Bing, met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City Mayor Min Hyung-bae to voice their protest and dissatisfaction.
They have expressed regret over the dispute but have declined to mediate, emphasizing that they will only step in if the organizers do not change their stance.
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