Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has denied entry to a second Shanghai delegation to the Taipei Lantern Festival, marking the first time in eight years that all official-level representatives have been rejected from attending the event. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has criticized the decision, stressing the need for cross-strait exchanges.
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00:00A second delegation of Shanghai city officials has been barred from entering Taiwan.
00:05The Chinese officials had planned to attend Taipei's Lantern Festival, which hosts a Shanghai
00:10pavilion every year.
00:12Taiwanese officials say the group's itinerary included unapproved tourism activities.
00:17A previous delegation's application had also been rejected.
00:21Taipei Mayor Zhang Wan'an has criticized the decision.
00:25We are very sorry that this year we were unable to carry out our usual routine.
00:29I have always emphasized that the more tense a relationship is, the more communication
00:32and communication is needed.
00:33So the road should be wider and wider.
00:36Open the door and walk the road.