The name “Chinese Taipei” is sure to be heard at the Paris Olympics 2024, just like many other international sporting events. Some may recognize this team, while others are probably confused about where to find their country on a map. Here is a quick, 5minute breakdown of the events that led up to the 1981 decision to name "Team Taiwan" as "Team Chinese Taipei."

Watch the full documentary:    • [ENG/中字] What’s in a Name? A Chinese ...  

00:00 1945 The Chinese Civil War
00:15 1949 The ROC Retreats to Taiwan
00:38 1950 The Beginning of the ROC and PRC's Claim of China
01:06 1952 KMT Withdraws, PRC Competes in the Olympics
01:42 1956 Communist Boycott Olympics, ROC Competes for a Decade
01:59 KMT Leaders Disapproves of "Team Taiwan"
02:11 1971 UN Admits PRC China, Expels Nationalist Taiwan
02:33 1976 Team Republic of China Barred at Canadian Border
04:05 1979 IOC Tries to Settle Dispute
04:21 1981 Consensus Officiates "Chinese Taipei"

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