Reported about 1 year ago
The City of Edinburgh Council has postponed the scheduled 'Friendship City' agreement signing with Kaohsiung, Taiwan, over fears of retaliation from China. The Chinese Consul-General in Edinburgh allegedly warned that the agreement would 'hurt the feelings of the Chinese people,' leading to its suspension. Local media reported concerns of possible sanctions if the agreement was finalized, impacting trade, tourism, and student numbers. The decision to suspend the agreement came after pressure from China, indicating the extent of Chinese influence on local decision-making in Edinburgh.
Source: YAHOO