China to withdraw from Gwangju Biennale in protest of Taiwan Pavilion
Chinese participants of Gwangju Biennale will announce their withdrawal from the art exhibition on Thursday morning, in protest of the organizer’s permission for Taiwanese participants to use the name of “Taiwan Pavilion” instead of their institutional name, a source familiar with the issue said. The Chinese side, together with the Chines Embassy in Korea, has claimed the change of name goes…
The Chinese participants of the Gwangju Biennale have announced their withdrawal from the art exhibition, citing the organizer's permission for Taiwanese participants to use the name "Taiwan Pavilion" instead of their institutional name. This decision, according to a source familiar with the matter, goes against the "One China" principle that Korea has committed to respect.
The Chinese side, along with the Chinese Embassy in Korea, plans to make an official announcement on Thursday morning, two days before the biennale begins, unless the organizer reverses its decision. They had already ceased preparations for the "China Pavilion" several days ago. 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 express their protest and regret over the situation. However, they declined to intervene, stating they do not feel empowered to do so.
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