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Taiwan Fans Rally for Identity at Baseball Classic Opener

3/5/2026

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Thousands of Taiwanese fans gathered at Tokyo Dome for World Baseball Classic opener.
They displayed banners reading "Team Taiwan!" instead of the official "Chinese Taipei" designation.
The move challenges China's claims over Taiwan, which the Taiwanese government rejects.
Fan activists led chants to compete under the name Taiwan.
In the wake of a 3-0 loss to Australia, Taiwan remains hopeful for the quarter-finals, needing three wins, including a game against Japan.

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Thousands of Taiwanese fans gathered at Tokyo Dome for World Baseball Classic opener.
They displayed banners reading "Team Taiwan!" instead of the official "Chinese Taipei" designation.
The move challenges China's claims over Taiwan, which the Taiwanese government rejects.
Fan activists led chants to compete under the name Taiwan.
In the wake of a 3-0 loss to Australia, Taiwan remains hopeful for the quarter-finals, needing three wins, including a game against Japan.