China to boycott Taiwan's 'Chinese Oscars', the Golden Horse awards

State regulator bans country's movies, directors and actors from taking part in prestigious Chinese-language event, amid political tension

China's film regulator said on Wednesday it was blocking the mainland movie industry from participating in Taiwan's Golden Horse awards, the 'Chinese Oscars'. No reason was given, in the latest sign of rising tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled island.

The China Film News, a magazine published by the China Film Administration, made the announcement on its official WeChat account. "China Film Administration says that it will suspend mainland movies and their personnel from participating in 2019's 56th Golden Horse awards," it said.