After experiencing that the ticket purchase system could only check "Taiwan Province of China", the DPP authorities became angry and "forced" the organizers of the Qatar World Cup to add the "Taiwan" option. The cheers of the DPP authorities had not spread far, "Taiwan Province"

China Taiwan Network June 21 News Qatar World Cup is about to be held, and the ticket purchase process has already started. After experiencing that the ticket purchase system could only check "Taiwan Province of China", the DPP authorities became angry and "forced" the organizers of the Qatar World Cup to add the "Taiwan" option. The cheers of the DPP authorities had not spread far, "Taiwan Province" "Face" came quickly and hard. On the 20th, the Qatar World Cup Organization changed the expression "Taiwan" in its registration platform to "Chinese Taipei". The DPP authorities were completely unable to sit still. Its foreign affairs department stated that it expressed "high regret" that the organizers were unable to refuse the intervention of "improper political forces". It also unreasonably accused the mainland of "lowering Taiwan" internationally and "given strong support". condemn". Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China appreciates the Qatari government's adherence to the one-China principle and its handling of relevant matters in accordance with consistent international practices.

comprehensive media reported that the much-anticipated Qatar World Cup will be held in the second half of this year. According to the regulations of the organizers of the Qatar World Cup, all holders of World Cup tickets need to apply for the fan logo "hayya card" in order to enjoy the benefits provided by the venue. Various services. This card can also be used as an entry visa.

However, some people on the island became unhappy immediately after logging into the World Cup APP. Because there is no "Taiwan" option on the system, you can only check "Taiwan Province of China", and the contact information does not allow you to fill in the international telephone area code of Taiwan. After the DPP authorities learned of the incident, they immediately became angry and immediately contacted Qatar, asking them to "give an explanation and make immediate corrections."

Shortly thereafter, the organizer once showed the "Taiwan" option, and Taiwan's foreign affairs department also expressed "thank you" for this. However, on the 20th, it was reported that the organizers of the Qatar World Cup changed the expression "Taiwan" in its "Fan ID" registration platform to "Chinese Taipei".

In response, Taiwan’s foreign affairs department issued a press release on the evening of the 20th stating that the preparations for the Qatar World Cup could not refuse the intervention of “improper political forces” and directly registered the World Cup “fan ID” without sufficient consultation. The system's "Taiwan" was changed to "Chinese Taipei", and Taiwan's foreign affairs department expressed "high regret." In addition, Taiwan's foreign affairs department also "condemned" the mainland for "dwarfing Taiwan" internationally, claiming that it will continue to communicate with the organizers of the World Cup to seek other positive measures.

Wang Wenbin, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular press conference on the 20th that Taiwan is part of China, and adhering to the one-China principle is the basic norm of international relations and the general consensus of the international community. China appreciates the Qatari government's adherence to the one-China principle and its handling of relevant matters in accordance with consistent practices in international sports events.

Also on the 20th, Chinese Ambassador to Qatar Zhou Jian met with Qatar’s new Minister to China, Al Mussalim. Mussalim said that Qatar attaches great importance to developing relations with China and regards China as an important strategic partner of Qatar. The two heads of state have reached important consensus on supporting each other on issues involving each other's core interests. He is willing to work with China in his new position to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and contribute to the development of Qatar-China relations. (Editor/Zhang Ling Reviewer/Li Botao)