Why does Taiwan have to enter athletes into the Olympic games under the title "Chinese Taipei"?

a. because it was founded after World War II

b. because all countries recognize it as a rogue state

c. because all countries recognize it as a sovereign state

d. because not all countries recognize it as a sovereign nation

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Dax Norris

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2 March, 03:45

Why does Taiwan have to enter athletes into the Olympic games under the title "Chinese Taipei"?

a. because it was founded after World War II

b. because all countries recognize it as a rogue state

c. because all countries recognize it as a sovereign state

d. because not all countries recognize it as a sovereign nation

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Manuel Hutchinson · Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d. because not all countries recognize it as a sovereign nation

Taiwan is not recognized by China (nor does it recognize China) : both countries want to have control over the whole of China (Chinese+Taipei). They vary over their preference of Communism or Democracy