• themeatbridge@lemmy.world
      1·
      4 months ago

      Why was it confiscated? Because political messages aren’t allowed at the Olympics.

      Why is it political? Because China does not recognize Taiwan’s independence, and holds much influence over the games. Taiwan competes under the name of Chinese Taipei at the Olympics, and beat China for the gold in doubles Badminton.

      • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
        01·
        4 months ago

        It’s only political if you’re China. Everyone else is fine with “Taiwan”.

        The CCP has such an incredibly thin skin. This is such a massive show of weakness.

    • dovah@lemmy.world
      02·
      4 months ago

      “Your people’s plea for liberation is making some of us uncomfortable.”