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

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Wang, A. (2026, October 22). Beijing hits out after Taipei bans mainland travel for Sun Yat-sen anniversary. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371695/beijing-hits-out-after-taipei-bans-mainland-travel-sun-yat-sen-anniversary

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Beijing has criticized Taiwan for banning its officials from traveling to mainland China to attend events commemorating the 160th birthday of revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen on November 12. The Taiwanese government will reject travel permits for those seeking to participate in these anniversary celebrations, which Beijing views as a "betrayal of history."

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

right frames Taiwan's action as provocative
Taiwan officials seeking to attend events for revolutionary will have travel permits rejected in what Beijing calls a ‘betrayal of history’

right describes Taipei’s move negatively and attributes criticism from Beijing

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