DPP authorities denounced for rejecting mainland actor's visit

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 21, 2026

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for rejecting popular Chinese actor Zhang Linghe's application to visit the island for cultural exchange activities, including a fan meeting.

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