• themeatbridge@lemmy.world
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    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
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      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.