In 1976 they rejected an offer from the IOC to compete as Team “Taiwan” instead of “Republic of China”. Today, “Team Taiwan” would more accurately represent the population, which increasingly identifies as primarily Taiwanese, but it is no longer an option. Photo: ReutersNow, Taiwan is one of just three teams whose flag is banned at the Olympics. Taiwan and Chinese Taipei are still all Taiwan,” said Ivy Shieh, a Taiwanese fan also watching the match. “When facing the Chinese team, the IOC will treat Taiwan very harshly,” Wu told Taiwan media.
