A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday said that any attempt to exploit sports events in pursuit of "Taiwan independence" would lead nowhere but backfire. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks in response to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority's plan to host international events under the name of "Taiwan" in the future as a strategy to enhance the visibility of the region.
"The 'Olympic model' is a principle of consensus observed by international sports organizations and sports persons from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It is in line with the fundamental interests of both sides of the Taiwan Strait, especially the sports circles in Taiwan. Over the years, it has provided basic institutional guarantees for promoting cross-Strait sports exchanges and cooperation and prompting athletes on both sides of the Strait to participate in international sports events," he stated.
"A few years ago, the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces on the island, with the connivance of the DPP, manipulated the so-called "referendum" on a name-changing motion for Taiwan to participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which was eventually rejected by the public opinion on the island. The lesson is not far away. Taiwan's sports community calls on the DPP authorities to cherish the hard-won results of cross-Strait sports exchanges and cooperation, stop political manipulation, and not to repeat mistakes that harm the rights and interests of the sports community. In pursuit of 'Taiwan independence,' the DPP seeks to politicize and disrupt sports events, but such actions are dead ends and will ultimately backfire," Chen continued.
DPP's sport-related tricks to seek "Taiwan independence" will only backfire: spokesman
The third part of China Media Group (CMG)'s Mid-Autumn Festival gala aired on Tuesday night blends traditional Chinese culture with international artistry in a diverse lineup, bringing the audience an unforgettable night of music performance and poetry recitation.
The annual gala broadcast, also known as "Qiuwan" in Chinese, was recorded in Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province, a 2,300-year-old city boasting three world cultural heritage sites and over 1,500 historical and cultural sites. The city is also one of the most well-known industrial cities in China.
Themed "Moon Bright", the third part of the grand gala features an array of classic songs, reunion-themed narratives, and touching performances. Highlights include a music adaptation of the famous Chinese poem Qing Ping Diao by Tang Dynasty Poet Li Bai (701-762), which captures the essence of ancient Chinese beauty and expression; and a middle-school chorus from the Macao Special Administrative Region, singing about their love for the country and hopes for a brighter future.
The third segment of the show also features celebrated French musician Richard Clayderman, who enchants the audience with his timeless A Comme Amour a breathtaking rendition of The Butterfly Lovers concerto. The concerto, inspired by the tragic love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, is a modern classic that intertwines Chinese folklore with romantic Western composition techniques.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the night when the moon reaches its fullest and brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar. This year, the day fell on Tuesday (Sept 17). During the festival, families reunite, admire the moon, share the traditional festive pastry of mooncakes and light up lanterns.
Part 3 of CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala showcases diverse lineup of performances
