https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-boycotts-a-top-art-festival-over-taiwan-exhibitionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-boycotts-a-top-art-festival-over-taiwan-exhibitionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-boycotts-a-top-art-festival-over-taiwan-exhibition#u56859Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:26 +0000China has boycotted the 16th Gwangju Biennale in South Korea and Chinese artists have withdrawn from the event after organizers reinstated a Taiwan Pavilion. The Chinese embassy in Seoul condemned the decision to use the designation, stating it violates the one-China principle and undermines bilateral ties. Gwangju Biennale organizers apologized for the row, and the event chief expressed regret over the Chinese withdrawal. The dispute erupted after organizers restored the Taiwan Pavilion name following its initial omission from press materials.Why it mattersThe standoff highlights ongoing dipl