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Beijing criticizes Taipei's ban on officials attending Sun Yat-sen anniversary events

Beijing has criticized Taipei's decision to prohibit Taiwanese officials from attending events commemorating Sun Yat-sen's 160th birth anniversary. This move by Taipei, which aims to prevent officials from traveling to the mainland for the November 12th event, has been labeled a "betrayal of history" by Beijing. Sun Yat-sen is a significant historical figure revered on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, credited with ending imperial rule and founding the Republic of China and the Kuomintang. AI

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Beijing criticizes Taipei's ban on officials attending Sun Yat-sen anniversary events

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    Beijing hits out after Taipei bans mainland travel for Sun Yat-sen anniversary

    A fresh dispute has erupted between Beijing and Taipei over commemorations for Sun Yat-sen, a Chinese revolutionary hero who is revered on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Beijing on Wednesday lashed out at Taipei’s move to ban Taiwanese officials from attending events in the mai…