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Taiwan Vote on Changing Olympic Team Name Risks Angering China

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Taiwan Vote on Changing Olympic Team Name Risks Angering ChinaOne of 10 questions on the ballot during local elections on Saturday is a vote on whether athletes should compete in international sporting events under the name “Taiwan” instead of “Chinese Taipei.” Topics relating to Taiwan’s name, national symbols and constitution are barred under the current law. The elections for hundreds of city mayors, county magistrates and councilors will be a key test for President Tsai Ing-wen, who has seen relations with Beijing deteriorate since her pro-independence party took power in 2016. China has cut off formal communication with Taiwan, increased military exercises and stepped up efforts to isolate Taiwan diplomatically.