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Taiwan Bans Officials from Chinese Retrocession Events Amid Pride Plans

10/17/2025

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Taiwan prohibits officials, students, and teachers from attending Chinese events commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession to Chinese rule.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council criticized Beijing for fabricating narratives.
Taiwan views the 1945 handover as restoration to the Republic of China.
Beijing claims it shows Taiwan's rightful belonging to the People's Republic of China.
Taiwan plans to hold East Asia's largest Pride march on October 25.

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Taiwan prohibits officials, students, and teachers from attending Chinese events commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession to Chinese rule.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council criticized Beijing for fabricating narratives.
Taiwan views the 1945 handover as restoration to the Republic of China.
Beijing claims it shows Taiwan's rightful belonging to the People's Republic of China.
Taiwan plans to hold East Asia's largest Pride march on October 25.