“The move will only serve to create doubts, misunderstandings and disgust among the people of Taiwan,” the statement said. “The Chinese government should also educate the public during the Beijing Olympics about the content of the Hong Kong agreement, rather than using its same old tricks.”
At a separate setting yesterday, DPP Legislator Tsai Huang-liang (蔡煌瑯) slammed Beijing for trying to downgrade Taiwan.
“It is no surprise that the Chinese government is becoming more aggressive toward us because President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) does not fight back,” he said.
Tsai said the athletes’ order of appearance during next month’s opening ceremonies could provide another chance for China to belittle Taiwan, “and create an impression for the world that Taiwan is a part of China.”
Additional reporting by Jimmy Chuang
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