Tournament showcases Taiwan-Latin America tiesStaff writer, with CNAAn annual soccer tournament featuring Latin American and Taiwanese teams yesterday started in New Taipei City, highlighting the bonds among Taiwanese and the people of the region. Players compete in a soccer match in the Copa America Taiwan in New Taipei City yesterday. “We hope to bring together people who are interested in strengthening Taiwan-Latin America relations, paving the way for future cooperation,” TDDA chairwoman Kuo Chia-yo (郭家佑) said. The tournament also highlights that Taiwan can host events with live spectators, because of its success in handling COVID-19, the association said. One of the players, Dale Neal of Belize, said that he has competed in the Copa America Taiwan for the past five years and is happy to see people from Latin America, Taiwan and other countries having fun this year.

Source: Taipei Times October 17, 2020 15:56 UTC