In South Korea, a group of Chinese artists is boycotting the Gwangju Biennale due to the organizers' decision to name an exhibition space the "Taiwan Pavilion." China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has criticized the Biennale's organizers for this designation. The artists, led by curator Ruan Yuelai, have expressed their strong protest and withdrawn from the festival, which opens soon. The South Korean government has stated that the naming decision was made by a non-governmental entity and hopes this issue will not affect relations with China.
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