Taiwan cultural rise on world stage threatened by China: minister

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Taiwanese Minister of Culture Shih Che says Taiwan must press ahead on social issues after legalizing gay marriage. (Taiwan's Ministry of Culture)

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's rapid cultural rise on the world stage is under threat from China's authoritarian influence as it sparks a "chilling effect" across creative sectors, says the minister driving its soft power policies.

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