This book vividly elucidates the inseparable nature between politics and sport in China.
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.
Chu explores the significance of the Summer Olympic medal haul for relations between Beijing and Taipei, and between Beijing and Hong Kong.... Læs mere