14 h. ago Beijing takes aim at ‘Taiwan independence’ in restoration day address

Beijing will leave no room for any form of “Taiwan independence” separatist activities, one of Beijing’s most senior leaders said on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the island’s return from Japanese rule. “We should work together to advance the cause of national reunification and must leave no room for any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist activities,” Wang Huning, Beijing’s No 4 official and top political adviser, said at an event to commemorate “Taiwan Restoration Day”. “[We]...

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18 h. ago Reception held in Beijing to mark Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration

Reception held in Beijing to mark Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration  bastillepost.com

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36 h. ago Beijing sets October 25 as day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration

Beijing has formally designated October 25 as the day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration, as it again asserts its sovereignty over the self-ruled island. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee, the country’s top legislative body, ratified the decision on Friday. State news agency Xinhua reported that commemorative events would be held on Saturday, the 80th anniversary of the surrender of the Japanese forces in Taiwan to the then ruling Kuomintang (KMT). The surrender ended Japan’s...

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3 d. ago China to commemorate 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration

China to commemorate 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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3 d. ago Beijing will invite Taiwan guests to mark 80 years since Japan’s surrender of island

Beijing is inviting guests from Taiwan to a key commemoration of Japan’s surrender of sovereignty over the island 80 years ago, despite warnings from Taipei against attendance. The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) in Beijing announced on Wednesday that guests from the island would be invited to attend the “Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Restoration of Taiwan”, which falls on Saturday. But the actual commemoration may not take place on that exact date, according to past practice. Visits...

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4 d. ago Beijing hosts sharing event marking 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration

Beijing hosts sharing event marking 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration  news.cgtn.com

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