Taipei Concert Cancelled: Chinese Rapper Faces Ban Over Insulting Remarks

Taiwan cancelled Chinese rapper Wang Yitai's Taipei concert after he used 'Taipei, China' in promotional materials, a term implying Taiwan's status as a Chinese city. The Taiwanese government banned Wang from entering the island and emphasized principles of reciprocity and mutual respect in cross-strait exchanges.

Taiwan has cancelled a planned Taipei concert by Chinese rapper Wang Yitai after he referred to the city as 'Taipei, China' in promotional materials. The term is considered insulting as it implies Taipei is governed by Beijing.

The Mainland Affairs Council announced the concert cancellation and Wang's ban from the island late Sunday. The Council stressed that cross-strait exchanges should be based on reciprocity and respect, emphasizing that degrading Taiwan's status is unacceptable.

Despite Taiwan's open policy towards Chinese artists, the island draws the line when it comes to terms that undermine its sovereignty. Taiwan operates as a lively democracy and competes internationally as 'Chinese Taipei,' a compromise due to pressure from Beijing.

(With inputs from agencies.)