Can 'Taiwan Travelogue' Be Published in China? TAO: 'Should Stand Firm on National Stance'

Regarding the International Booker Prize-winning novel 'Taiwan Travelogue,' author Yang Shuang-zi expressed hope that the book could be published in China in the future to foster dialogue. In response, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, stated at a press conference on the 27th that regarding the publication of Taiwanese books in China, 'writers on both sides of the strait should stand firm on a national stance, respect historical facts, and face up to the immense harm caused by the war of aggression launched by Japan.' 'Taiwan Travelogue' is set in 1930s Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period and explores the relationship between a Japanese female novelist and her Taiwanese translator. Yang Shuang-zi stated, 'If this book can enter China and be read by Chinese readers, I believe it will provide an opportunity for dialogue and communication.'