Qatar World Cup organizers have removed Referring to China for Taiwanese advanced visitors for Determine card Doubles as a visa.
The Taiwanese Foreign Ministry welcomed move He thanked the organizers Thursday.
All the World Cup ticket Holders must apply for live card used to determine fansWhich also Serves as their Qatar visa, but Taiwanese government Expressed concern after discovering online Request system made Did not mention of The island.
It was later listed as “Taiwan, Province of China, “Taiwan’s ‘terminology equally irritating government And a lot of that it people.
However, late on Wednesday, the system He began to simply list the island as “Taiwan”, complete with Taiwan flag.
It’s a rare victory for Taiwan which government And a lot of that it people He criticizes claims of Chinese sovereignty.
“This is positive,” Taiwan Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou told reporters developmentwas appreciated for The fast Regulators’ reaction.
We express our thanks and affirmation for This goodwill, “Oi added.
The World Cup organizers haven’t done that yet comment on Change.
When asked about complaints made On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told the organizers of the World Cup in Qatar by Taiwanese officials wished Emphasizing that “Taiwan is a part of China.”
Taiwan competes the most international sports competitions like Olympic Games as “Chinese Taipei” avoid Politician problems. what was qualified for World Cup Qatar, but football Famous in Taiwan.
Taiwan never competed in the World Cup finals and was destroyed out in The second round of Asia qualifying for year 2022 tournament last year After losing eight matches.
There are no diplomatic relations with Taiwan with diameter which, like bone countriesIt only recognizes China government.
China, in its quest to assert its sovereign claims, has been advancing up the pressure on countries And foreign companies to refer to Taiwan as part of China in official Documents and on Often using The phrase “Taiwan Province of China” or “Taiwan, China”.
