China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Reviewing 17 cases of major sporting events in Taiwan, Chu explores the inseparable nature of politics and Taiwanese cities' pursuit of international sporting events, and the Chinese authorities' strategic measures in handling the relations with Taiwan since the 1990s.

Marcus P. Chu is assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, Lingnan University, Hong Kong.

1. Introduction, 2. China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events in the Lee Teng-hui Era (1988-2000), 3. China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events in the Chen Shui-bian Era (2000-2008), 4. China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events in the Ma Ying-jeou Era (2008-2016), 5. China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events during Tsai Ing-wen's First Term in Office (2016-2020), 6. Conclusion