Fans blame China for Paris sign confiscationsStaff writer, with CNAMore Taiwanese spectators at the Paris Olympics have reported having signs and banners confiscated by security staff or snatched by Chinese fans. Although she reported the oversized Chinese flag, she said venue staff took no action over the banner. At the same event, a towel with the word “Taiwan” printed on it was confiscated from a Taiwanese supporter by venue staff. Taiwan has participated in the Olympic Games as “Chinese Taipei” since 1984, with athletes competing under the Chinese Taipei Olympic flag. Prior to that it participated as “Formosa” and “Taiwan.”“When facing the Chinese team, the IOC will treat Taiwan very harshly.

Source: Taipei Times August 07, 2024 14:15 UTC