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Olympic summary: Why Taiwan's medals have a bitter aftertaste

Taiwan is often isolated from China on the international stage. Even at the Olympic Games, the country is only allowed to compete as "Chinese Taipei." However, the smear campaign against one of its athletes and the arbitrary treatment of Taiwanese fans can only briefly spoil the joy over the medal table.

By David Demes

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Zheng Qinwen – a foreshadowed gold victory

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman to win gold in singles tennis at the Olympic Games in Paris. The 21-year-old had been dreaming of a medal for China from an early age – and somehow even predicted it in a commercial.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

23 positive tests spark debate about Chinese state doping

Contaminated food was supposedly responsible for positive doping samples from the Chinese swimming team. The World Anti-Doping Agency WADA believes the Chinese claims. Former sports doctor Xue Yinxian believes it is a lie.

By Marcel Grzanna