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Is China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:04:00 UTC.

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