Chinas Influence Looms over Nagasakis Exclusion of Taiwan From Atomic Bomb Anniversary - The Tribune

Chinas influence looms over Nagasakis exclusion of Taiwan from atomic bomb anniversary - The Tribune

Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki Shiro said Taiwan would not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, citing its lack of diplomatic ties or UN representation. The move drew sharp criticism from Kobe Councilor Uehata Norihiro, who accused the mayor of yielding to Chinese pressure and excluding a democratic ally of Japan.

Taiwan Excluded From Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial, Drawing Backlash From Japanese Officials

Tokyo: A diplomatic controversy has erupted in Japan following Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki Shiro’s announcement that Taiwan will not be invited to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, a decision widely viewed as being influenced by pressure from China, according to Taiwan News. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Japanese political figures, most notably Kobe City Councilor Uehata Norihiro, who labelled the move as “deplorable” …