China Turns the Soft Power on Taiwan

Last Saturday night, in a gala featuring 62 bands and singers, the Mandarin pop extravaganza "Chinese Music Chart Awards," often dubbed China's Grammys, took place - in slightly toned down form? in Taiwan's packed 15,000-seat Taipei Arena.

Established in 2001, the event has previously been held in Shenzhen and Beijing to honor the best albums, best and …