The "Dongao Orthodox Referendum" is bound to the "nine-in-one" election, and 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 stressed that the hard work of each athlete will help Taiwan to emerge in the world, and hopes that the players will do their best to make themselves and Taiwan shine on the international stage. The outside world has noticed that on the eve of the "Referendum on the Justification of the Name of the East Olympics" vote, Tsai Ing-wen seems to have something in her words, whether she is worried that if the "referendum" is really passed, it will affect the sports events in which Taiwan participates, and also affect Taiwan's international visibility.
Tsai Ing-wen received the "2018 World Outdoor Tug-of-War Championship Delegation" on the morning of the 19th
What is intriguing is that the island's media disclosed that when Tsai Ing-wen met with Mo Jian, chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Mo Jian said that the United States could not help the "East Olympic Name" and said that China may also "kick Taiwan out of the International Olympic Committee through this." And this US statement is exactly what Tsai Ing-wen revealed to the "pro-independence" people present on the occasion of the birthday celebration of a certain "pro-independence" bigwig a few days ago. What kind of message does this convey?
Tsai Ing-wen received Mo Jian, chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), on the 11th
As for whether the US side supports the "Referendum on the Justification of the Name of the East Olympics," a spokesman for the US State Department replied to the reporter's email in the form of a background note on the 19th, pointing out that the US policy has not changed; the US side still abides by the US "one-China policy", based on the three US-China joint communiques and the obligations of the United States under the "Taiwan Relations Act".
The spokesman also reiterated that the United States supports Taiwan's membership in international organizations that do not require sovereign states to participate; in international organizations that require sovereign states to become members, the United States supports Taiwan's "meaningful participation."
Letter from the International Olympic Committee
On November 16, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently wrote to Taiwan for the third time, reminding that external interference in sports is prohibited, and 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, in addition to being signed by Lin Hongdao, president of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, was also rarely signed to Gao Junxiong, the "Sports Administrator" of the Taiwan authorities.
After receiving this letter, which is like an "ultimatum," most of the people in the island's sports circles have the feeling that "great trouble is coming" and have come forward to call for no to this "referendum."
The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee met overnight on the 19th, and Lin Hongdao, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, walked out of his office in the evening, Source: Taiwan's Lianhe Pao
The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee held a meeting in Taipei on the evening of the 19th and decided to hold a press conference at the sports training center in Zuoying, Kaohsiung at 2:30 p.m. on the 21st, and the sports elders and well-known sports players in Taiwan will stand up against the "referendum on the right name of the East Olympic Games." Lin Hongdao, president of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, said that the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee has the obligation to make the players have a sense of crisis, encourage the players to stand up and speak for their right to participate. At the same time, because this "referendum" case has triggered heated discussions on the Internet, some people have left messages with a "good drama" mentality, so they want to vote "agree". To this end, Shen Yiting, secretary general of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, held a press conference to call on the public not to vote emotionally, and to consider the right of the contestants to participate.
Shen Yiting, secretary general of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, held a press conference to call on the public not to vote emotionally
Taiwan's athletes have also changed their previous reluctance to participate in political topics, and have responded to the appeal of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee to speak out for their rights and interests.
Lin Yijun, a veteran of The Olympic Games and a veteran of Taiwanese shooting who has participated in the Asian Games for six times, posted on Facebook, calling on all walks of life to give athletes a stage, hoping that fans, athletes and relatives and friends can vote for disapproval.
Taiwanese shooting star Lin Yijun
Lin Yijun, who is still an active athlete, mentioned the unforgettable memories of participating in the Asian Games and the Olympic Games in the past 20 years, emphasizing that the profession is sports rather than debate, and does not want to participate in international competitions as independent or refugee athletes, and also uses the "landlord and tenant's lease" as a metaphor for the 1981 Lausanne Agreement, pointing out that of course there is a risk of punishment for breaking the contract, "Not to mention that the International Olympic Committee has written three times, are they here to greet everyone to eat, is the weather good today?" ”
Taiwanese skater Huang Yuting
Huang Yuting, who represented Taiwan in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Skating Event, posted on Facebook on the 20th that according to the current situation, "correct name" will endanger athletes, so she cannot do anything that endangers herself. Athletes are very tired from training, often so tired that they can't get air, tinnitus, bladder weakness, leak urine and even suffocate, she said. And to endure these hard trainings in order to be able to participate in international competitions. She called on everyone to take the "referendum" vote in case 13 and vote for disapproval, if she wanted to vote for it, she couldn't stop it, and she would retire early herself, but she thought that the students would be pitiful, because they were preparing to harvest, and they were forced to end.
Taiwan's famous weightlifter Xu Shujing
Taiwan's famous weightlifter, Xu Shujing, who holds 2 Olympic gold medals, also expressed her position through the Facebook fan group on the 20th, she reposted the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee fan page post, and wrote "On November 24, please give the athletes a stage, support the Chinese Olympic Committee, and hope that the athletes can participate well!" ”
Taiwanese badminton star Dai Ziying
Taiwan badminton players have recently performed very brightly on the international stage, not only the world ball queen Dai Ziying, but also the male singles player Zhou Tiancheng, who ranked first in the points this season, and Zhang Guozuo, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, issued a statement on the 19th, pointing out that the results of the "referendum" or related actions will impact the development space of Taiwan's sports, and affect the basic rights and interests of countless coaches and athletes, and even corrupt Taiwan's overall sports development ecology, and call on the public to correct the misunderstanding and concept of "The Orthodox Name of the East Olympics" and move them with affection. Cliffhanger, "Don't let the dark history of the movement repeat itself." Zhang Guozuo is also the first chairman of Taiwan's individual sports association to stand up against the "East Olympic Name".
Public opinion has noted that in the face of pressure from the International Olympic Committee, the situation of not receiving help from the United States from the outside and opposition from the sports circles at home, the DPP authorities, which have been secretly supporting the "referendum on the justification of the name of the East Olympics," have also undergone subtle changes in their position.
The "Sports Department" of the Taiwan authorities stressed that it has always abided by the Lausanne Agreement of 1981 and participated in various international competitions in the name of Chinese Taipei, and the rights and interests of the players are the most important part of the "Sports Department".
Taiwan's "Executive Yuan" issued a "letter of opinion" stressing that Taiwan's participation in the international competitions affiliated with the International Olympic Committee was based on the 1981 Lausanne Agreement, with Chinese Taipei as the name, and the change of name must be approved by the International Olympic Committee. The Executive Yuan stressed that if the case is passed by referendum, the government will respect the results of the "referendum" and, taking into account dignity, ensuring membership, and ensuring the right of players to play, request the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee to follow up in accordance with the relevant regulations of the International Olympic Committee.
Dpp "legislator" Huang Guoshu also said that the IOC's window in Taiwan is the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, and the government can only respect the "referendum" result, but there is no way to directly apply for a name change for the IOC. He stressed that if the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee did not submit an application procedure, the government's binding force on the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee was also limited.
Taiwan's "Foreign Minister" Wu Zhaoxie
Coincidentally, as to whether to initiate an application for "correcting the name" if the "referendum" case is passed, Taiwan's "Foreign Minister" Wu Chao-sup recently said that the government is bound by the results of the "referendum," but if it wants to make explanations or propositions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it is through the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, which must independently exercise its functions and powers according to the Olympic Charter and not be affected by politics.
Faced with the panic of being "expelled from the country," the Taiwan authorities, from Tsai Ing-wen down to the "legislators" of various ministries and meetings and the Democratic Progressive Party, are busy giving "reassurance pills" to all walks of life. However, once the "referendum" is passed, how will the Tsai authorities deal with this hot potato, is it in accordance with the "will of the people" to insist on promoting "correcting the name" and ushering in the "darkest moment" in Taiwan's sports circles? Or will it not interfere with the "correct name" and push it to the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee to deal with it on its own, thus incurring the anger of the "pro-independence faction"? It's hard for anyone to say.
A "fake news" on the 20th made this prospect even more confusing.
Lin Heming, spokesperson for Tsai Ing-wen's office
Some media on the island quoted "reliable sources" to reveal that the Tsai Ing-wen authorities have made it clear to the International Olympic Committee through channels that even if the "East Olympic referendum" is passed, it will not change the current situation of Taiwan attending various international competitions in the name of "Chinese Taipei". Lin Heming, a spokesman for Tsai Ing-wen's office, immediately said that this was typical "false information" to the outside world.
In fact, if this "fake news" is true, it is a "solution" to the problem. Today, whether we can pull out the fuse of the "devastating blow" in Taiwan's sports circles depends on the choice of the Taiwanese people on the 24th.
The outcome of the "referendum" cannot be predicted, but what is certain is that "correcting the name" is unlikely to succeed; just as Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said, the "referendum on the right name of the Olympic Games" is a "gamble that must be lost," a political maneuver that bets on the interests of Taiwan compatriots, and is actually harmful to Taiwan.
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