TAIPEI: A delegation of Chinese officials led by a deputy Shanghai mayor arrived in Taipei on Monday (Dec 16) for an annual city-to-city forum, a rare visit happening at a time of heightened Taiwan-China military and political tension.
Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan arrives at Songshan Airport for the annual city forum in Taipei, Taiwan Dec 16, 2024. TAIPEI: A delegation of Chinese officials led by a deputy Shanghai mayor arrived in Taipei on Monday for an annual city-to-city forum, a rare visit happening at a time of heightened Taiwan - China military and political tension.
Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan arrives at Songshan Airport for the annual city forum in Taipei, Taiwan Dec 16, 2024. Taiwan's government last week blocked some members of the Shanghai delegation from attending, saying given China's stepped up military threats it had to take into account"the overall situation" when granting permission for the visit.
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