'From the 'Olympic Formula' to the Beijing Games: towards greater integration across the Taiwan Strait?'

Chan, Gerald

doi:10.1080/09557570220126333

'From the 'Olympic Formula' to the Beijing Games: towards greater integration across the Taiwan Strait?'

Chan, Gerald

Authors

Gerald Chan

Abstract

The award of the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing has animated the people of China, but has raised hopes as well as fears among people in Taiwan. The Olympic movement has enabled both countries to participate in international sports under the so-called 'Olympic formula'. It has also stimulated cooperation between them in such areas as science and trade. Can the Beijing Games bring the two sides closer together through the co-hosting of some events? Three issues may stand in the way: operational feasibility, juridical consent and political agreement. The most intractable problem is the 'one China' principle, a condition set by Beijing for further cooperation. The co-hosting project is not impossible, provided both sides have the political will to make it work. At the moment, however, this political will seems to be wanting.

Citation

Chan, G. (2002). 'From the 'Olympic Formula' to the Beijing Games: towards greater integration across the Taiwan Strait?'. Cambridge Review of International Affairs, 15(1), 141-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/09557570220126333

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	2002-04
Deposit Date	Mar 19, 2008
Journal	Cambridge Review of International Affairs
Print ISSN	0955-7571
Electronic ISSN	1474-449X
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	15
Issue	1
Pages	141-148
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/09557570220126333