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China Celebrates Taiwan's Retrocession Amid Pride March Tensions

10/23/2025

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On October 21, 2025, the People's Republic of China (PRC) marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession, 1945 handover from Japan, with a celebration in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
The PRC describes Taiwan's retrocession as a shared WWII achievement.
Republic of China (ROC) government disputes the narrative, accuses China of distortion, and bans officials from attending.
On the same day, Taiwan will host East Asia's largest Pride march.

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Story summary

On October 21, 2025, the People's Republic of China (PRC) marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession, 1945 handover from Japan, with a celebration in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
The PRC describes Taiwan's retrocession as a shared WWII achievement.
Republic of China (ROC) government disputes the narrative, accuses China of distortion, and bans officials from attending.
On the same day, Taiwan will host East Asia's largest Pride march.