The "Eastern Olympics name referendum" is bound to the "nine-in-one" election. There are currently only 4 days left before the vote on the 24th. When Tsai Ing-wen met with the "2018 World Outdoor Tug of War Championship delegation" on the morning of the 19th, she emphasized that the hard work of every athlete will help Taiwan stand out in the world, and she hopes that the players will use their best to make themselves, Let Taiwan shine on the international stage. The outside world has noticed that on the eve of the vote on the "referendum on renaming the East Olympics", Tsai Ing-wen seemed to have something in her words. Is she worried that if the "referendum" is really passed, it will affect Taiwan's participation in sports events and Taiwan's international standing? visibility.
Tsai Ing-wen met with the "2018 World Outdoor Tug of War Championship Delegation" on the morning of the 19th.
What is intriguing is that the island's media revealed that when Tsai Ing-wen recently met with Mo Jian, chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Mo Jian once said The United States cannot help with the "East Olympics rectification" and also said that China may also "use this to kick Taiwan out of the International Olympic Committee." This statement by the United States was exactly what Tsai Ing-wen revealed to the "independence faction" people present at the birthday of a certain "independence faction" leader. What message does this convey?
Tsai Ing-wen met with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman Mo Jian on the 11th.
Regarding whether the United States supports the "Eastern Olympics name referendum", a spokesperson of the US State Department responded to a reporter's email with background explanation on the 19th and pointed out that the US policy has not changed. ; The United States still abides by the "One China Policy" of the United States, based on the three U.S.-China joint communiqués and the United States' obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act.
The spokesperson also reiterated that the United States supports Taiwan’s membership in international organizations that do not require a sovereign state to be a member; the United States supports Taiwan’s “meaningful participation” in international organizations that require a sovereign state to become a member.
Letter from the International Olympic Committee
On November 16, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently sent a third letter to Taiwan, reminding that external interference in sports is prohibited. If relevant regulations are violated, the IOC will take measures such as suspension or removal of rights, including Suspension or withdrawal of recognition of the Olympic Committee. It is worth noting that the third letter from the International Olympic Committee is not only signed to Lin Hongdao, Chairman of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, but also rarely signed to Kao Junxiong, the "Sports Director" of the Taiwan authorities.
After receiving this letter, which was similar to an "ultimatum", most people in the sports circles on the island felt that "catastrophe is imminent" and came forward to call for saying NO to this "referendum".
The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee held a meeting overnight on the 19th. Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee Chairman Lin Hongdao walked out of the office in the evening. Source: Taiwan's "United Daily News"
The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee held a meeting in Taipei on the evening of the 19th and decided at 2:30 pm on the 21st. A press conference will be held at the sports training center in Zuoying, Kaohsiung. Sports bosses and well-known sports players in Taiwan will stand up to oppose the "referendum on the name of the East Olympics". Lin Hongdao, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, said that the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee has the obligation to make athletes aware of the crisis and encourage athletes to stand up and speak out for their right to participate. At the same time, because this "referendum" case triggered heated discussions on the Internet, some people left messages with a "good show" mentality and wanted to vote "yes". To this end, Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee Secretary-General Shen Yiting held a press conference and called on the public not to vote emotionally and to consider the athletes' right to participate as the biggest consideration.
Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee Secretary-General Shen Yiting held a press conference and called on the public not to vote emotionally.
Taiwanese athletes have also changed their previous unwillingness to participate in political topics and responded to the call of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee to fight for their rights to participate. speak out.
Lin Yijun, a four-time Olympic veteran and Taiwanese shooting veteran who has participated in the Asian Games six times, posted on Facebook, calling on all walks of life to give athletes a stage to perform, hoping that fans, athletes, relatives and friends can vote against it.
Taiwanese shooting star Lin Yijun
Lin Yijun, who is still an active player, mentioned the unforgettable memories of participating in the Asian Games and Olympic Games in the past 20 years. He emphasized that his major is sports, not debate, and he does not want to participate in international competitions as an independent or refugee athlete. He also said that he is a "landlord, "The tenant's lease" was compared to the 1981 Lausanne Agreement, pointing out that breaking the contract would of course lead to the risk of being punished. "What's more, the International Olympic Committee has sent letters three times. Are they here to ask if everyone has enough to eat and how is the weather today?"
Taiwan? Skater Huang Yuting
Huang Yuting, who once represented Taiwan in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics skating competition, posted on Facebook on the 20th that according to the current situation, "clearing the name" would harm the athletes, so she could not do anything that would harm herself. things. She said that training for athletes is very tiring, and they are often so tired that they can't breathe air, suffer from tinnitus, bladder weakness, leakage of urine or even suffocation. And endure these hard training in order to be able to participate in international competitions. She called on everyone to vote for the "referendum" on Bill 13 and vote no. If they wanted to vote yes, there was nothing she could do to stop it. The worst she could do was retire early, but she thought the students would be pitiful because they were about to reap the harvest. , it was forced to end.
Taiwanese weightlifting star Hsu Shu-ching
Taiwanese weightlifting star Hsu Shu-ching, who holds two Olympic gold medals, also expressed her stance through her Facebook fan group on the 20th. She reposted a post on the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee fan page and wrote, "November 24 Please give athletes a stage, support the Chinese Olympic Committee, and hope that athletes can compete well!”
Taiwanese badminton player Tai Tzu-ying
Taiwanese badminton players have performed very well on the international stage recently, not only the world’s queen Tai Tzu-ying; Men’s singles star Chou Tien-cheng, who ranks first in points this season, and Chinese Taipei Badminton Association chairman Chang Kwok-zuo issued a statement on the 19th, pointing out that the results of the “referendum” or related actions will impact Taiwan’s sports development space and affect countless coaches. and the basic rights and interests of athletes, even damaging the overall sports development ecology in Taiwan. He also called on the public to correct their misunderstandings and concepts about the "East Olympics rectification", to be moved emotionally, to step back from the brink, and "not to let the dark history of sports repeat itself." Zhang Guozuo is also the first chairman of an individual sports association in Taiwan to stand up and oppose the "East Olympics rectification".
Public opinion has noticed that in the face of pressure from the International Olympic Committee, lack of external help from the United States, and domestic opposition from the sports community, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities, which have been secretly supporting the "Eastern Olympics name referendum," have also changed their stance. Subtle changes have occurred.
The Taiwanese authorities' "Sports Administration" emphasized that it has always abided by the 1981 Lausanne Agreement and participated in various international competitions in the name of Chinese Taipei. The rights and interests of players are the "Sports Administration"'s top priority.
Taiwan's "Executive Yuan" issued a "letter of opinion" emphasizing that Taiwan's participation in international competitions affiliated with the International Olympic Committee is based on the 1981 Lausanne Agreement, using Chinese Taipei (Chinese Taipei) as its name, and changing the name must be approved by the International Olympic Committee. The committee agreed. The "Executive Yuan" emphasized that if this case is passed by a referendum, the government will respect the results of the "referendum" and, while taking into account dignity, ensuring membership, and protecting the rights of athletes to compete, consult the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee in accordance with the International Olympic Committee Relevant regulations will be followed up.
DPP "legislator" Huang Guoshu also said that the IOC's window in Taiwan is the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee. The government can only respect the results of the "referendum", but there is no way to directly apply to the IOC. Name change. He emphasized that if the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee did not initiate the application process, the government's binding force on the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee would actually be very limited.
Taiwan's "Foreign Minister" Joseph Wu
Coincidentally, Taiwan's "Foreign Minister" Joseph Wu recently said that the government is bound by the results of the "referendum", but if it wants to initiate a "name correction" application if the "referendum" case is passed, it must follow the International Olympic Committee (IOC) makes explanations or claims through the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee. According to the Olympic Charter, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee must exercise its powers independently and without political influence.
Faced with the fear of being "expulsed", the Taiwan authorities, from Tsai Ing-wen to all ministries and DPP "legislators", are busy giving "reassurance" to all walks of life. However, once the "referendum" is passed, how will the Tsai administration deal with this hot potato? Will they follow "public opinion" and insist on promoting "name rectification", ushering in the "darkest moment" for Taiwan's sports world? Or should we not interfere in the "correction of the name" and leave it to the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee to handle it on its own, thereby incurring the wrath of the "independence faction"? It's hard for anyone to say. A "fake news" on
20 made this prospect even more confusing.
Tsai Ing-wen’s office spokesperson Lin Heming
Some media on the island quoted "reliable sources" and revealed that Tsai Ing-wen's authorities have made it clear to the International Olympic Committee through channels that even if the "Eastern Olympics referendum" is passed, it will not change Taiwan's current " In the name of "Chinese Taipei", the current status of attending various international events. Lin Heming, spokesperson for Tsai Ing-wen’s office, immediately stated that this was typical “fake news.”
In fact, if this "fake news" is true, it can be regarded as a "solution" method. Now, whether the fuse of the "destructive blow" to Taiwan's sports world can be removed depends on the choice of the Taiwanese people on the 24th.
The results of the "referendum" are unpredictable, but what is certain is that the "name rectification" is unlikely to succeed. As Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said, the "Olympic name rectification referendum" is a "losing gamble" and is Political manipulation that puts the interests of Taiwan compatriots at risk actually harms Taiwan.
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