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AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
China says Thai art show 'distorts' its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Asia News
BEIJING — China on Monday (Aug 11) accused organisers of an exhibition in Thailand of distorting Chinese policies on Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong after the show's co-curator said artworks were removed or altered at Beijing's request. The exhibition, which opened on July 24, "promoted the fallacies of so-called 'Tibetan independence', 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement' and 'Hong Kong independence'," distorted China's policies and "undermined China's core interests and political dignity", the foreign ministry replied to Reuters questions about the show. Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre, one of Thailand's top galleries, removed or altered artworks on Hong Kong as well as the Chinese government's treatment of ethnic minorities in Tibet and Xinjiang at the request of the Chinese embassy. The foreign ministry neither confirmed nor denied that the Chinese embassy was behind the removal and alteration. China has been building its influence in Southeast Asia, where governments tread cautiously as they balance co-operation with the regional economic giant against concerns over political sovereignty. The Bangkok show, Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity, had a theme of authoritarian governments and featured multiple works by artists in exile. The co-curator, the gallery and Thailand's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "The fact that the relevant country took timely measures precisely shows that the promotion of the fallacies of 'Tibetan independence', 'East Turkestan Islamic Movement' and 'Hong Kong independence' has no market internationally and is unpopular," the ministry said. China is against anyone "using the guise of cultural and artistic exchange to engage in political manipulation and interfere in China's internal affairs", it added. [[nid:720984]]
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
China says Thai art show 'distorts' its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BEIJING - China on Monday accused organisers of an exhibition in Thailand of distorting Chinese policies on Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong after the show's co-curator said artworks were removed or altered at Beijing's request. The exhibition, which opened on July 24, "promoted the fallacies of so-called 'Tibetan independence', 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement' and 'Hong Kong independence'," distorted China's policies and "undermined China's core interests and political dignity", the foreign ministry replied to Reuters questions about the show. Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre, one of Thailand's top galleries, removed or altered artworks on Hong Kong as well as the Chinese government's treatment of ethnic minorities in Tibet and Xinjiang at the request of the Chinese embassy. The foreign ministry neither confirmed nor denied that the Chinese embassy was behind the removal and alteration. China has been building its influence in Southeast Asia, where governments tread cautiously as they balance cooperation with the regional economic giant against concerns over political sovereignty. The Bangkok show, "Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity", had a theme of authoritarian governments and featured multiple works by artists in exile. The co-curator, the gallery and Thailand's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "The fact that the relevant country took timely measures precisely shows that the promotion of the fallacies of 'Tibetan independence', 'East Turkestan Islamic Movement' and 'Hong Kong independence' has no market internationally and is unpopular," the ministry said. China is against anyone "using the guise of cultural and artistic exchange to engage in political manipulation and interfere in China's internal affairs", it added. REUTERS
Bangkok Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
China defends censorship of Bangkok art show
BEIJING - China on Monday accused organisers of an art exhibition in Bangkok of distorting its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong after the show's co-curator said artworks were removed or altered at Beijing's request. The exhibition, which opened on July 24, 'promoted the fallacies of so-called 'Tibetan independence', 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement' and 'Hong Kong independence',' distorted China's policies and 'undermined China's core interests and political dignity', the foreign ministry replied to Reuters questions about the show. The Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre removed or altered artworks on Hong Kong as well as the Chinese government's treatment of ethnic minorities in Tibet and Xinjiang at the request of the Chinese embassy. The Chinese foreign ministry neither confirmed nor denied that the embassy was behind the removal and alteration. China has been building its influence in Southeast Asia, where governments tread cautiously as they balance cooperation with the regional economic giant against concerns over political sovereignty. The Bangkok show, 'Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity', had a theme of authoritarian governments and featured multiple works by artists in exile. The co-curator, the gallery and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to requests for comment. 'The fact that the relevant country took timely measures precisely shows that the promotion of the fallacies of 'Tibetan independence', 'East Turkestan Islamic Movement' and 'Hong Kong independence' has no market internationally and is unpopular,' the Chinese ministry said, referring to Thailand. China is against anyone 'using the guise of cultural and artistic exchange to engage in political manipulation and interfere in China's internal affairs', it added.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Ties upgrade with Kabul after due diligence: Dar
Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan would upgrade ties with the Afghan Taliban government after due diligence and consultations with all stakeholders. "All stakeholders would be taken on board. We will do due diligence and discuss all pros and cons," Dar told reporters when asked about China's announcement about Pakistan and Afghanistan's move to upgrade their diplomatic ties. The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said Pakistan and Afghanistan expressed their willingness to upgrade their ties and agreed in principle to exchange Ambassadors. The statement was issued after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted Foreign Minister Dar and Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing in an informal meeting. The trilateral meeting was not planned earlier as it was believed to have been arranged at the last moment in view of the changing geopolitical scenario. A Pakistani official said the informal trilateral meeting was meant to deliver a clear message to India, which was trying to reach out to the Taliban government in order to advance its geostrategic interests. Dar told reporters that Pakistan, China and Afghanistan reached an agreement to collectively fight terrorism. He said during the three-way talks it was agreed to "collectively eliminate terrorism" from their soils, including groups such as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), and the Majeed Brigade. "Terrorism will not be allowed to stay in these countries. Obviously, it will take time," Dar added. When asked about the use of Afghan soil, the foreign minister made it clear that any attack that was supervised by the interim government was not acceptable. However, he said there was a possibility that groups might be working without the knowledge of the Afghan government. He said his recent visit to Kabul was productive, adding that the Afghan government had taken certain steps to rein in terrorists without providing specific details. Dar did not rule out the possibility of the upgrade in ties with Kabul but added that the Afghan government will have to ensure that its soil was not used by terrorist groups. "We cannot change our neighbours. In China, discussions were held on diplomatic ties, trade, and other matters. We made it clear that the Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism against Pakistan," he said. "Afghan refugees are being brought in under a single-document policy. Afghan refugees will be given a one-year multiple-entry visa to Pakistan, with a fee of $100," he added Dar termed his visit to China "extremely successful" saying China expressed support for Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. "It was a special visit to China at the invitation of my Chinese counterpart. On Tuesday, important meetings were held with Chinese delegations. On Wednesday, I participated in the trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. During the trilateral meeting, discussions were held on Afghan refugees, regional developments, and trade. The agreements made during the April 19 visit to Kabul have already been implemented in Pakistan." "Discussions were held on launching the CPEC Phase II with China. China is ready to begin CPEC-II with this government," he stated. He added that Beijing agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, suggesting that a proposed highway connecting Peshawar with Kabul and a trans-Afghan railway project linking Central and South Asia could also be developed under the next stage of the CPEC, which is a multibillion-dollar extension of China's global Belt and Road Initiative.
