Chinese entries skyrocket at this year's Taiwan Golden Horse Awards

FILE - This picture taken on November 19, 2022 shows a Golden Horse trophy being held by Taiwanese actor Berant Zhu after he won Best Supporting Actor at the 59th Golden Horse Film Awards. FILE - Chinese director Geng Jun arrives at the 54th Golden Horse Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 25, 2017.

Organizers of Taiwan's premier film festival report a huge increase this year in entries from China, despite a ban imposed by Beijing six years ago on participation in the festival by Chinese filmmakers and actors.