CultureGwangju Biennale: What does China’s withdrawal over the ‘Taiwan Pavilion’ controversy reveal?

The Gwangju Biennale in South Korea became embroiled in controversy after “Taiwan Pavilion” was replaced by an English abbreviation. Organisers restored the name and apologised, while Gwangju said it respected the one-China principle. China’s exhibition team then withdrew, accusing the organisers of seriously violating that principle and harming the political foundation of China-South Korea relations.