Referendum on 'proper name' for Olympics team is ridiculous

The referendum some political forces in Taiwan are seeking on "a proper name" for the island's athletes to participate in the Olympics is both absurd and dangerous.

Under the rules of the International Olympic Committee the island takes part in the Olympic Games under the name of "Chinese Teipei". Such a practice conforms to the one-China principle and makes it possible for athletes on the island to take part in international events as a team.

This technical arrangement the International Olympic Committee has made upholds the international consensus that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it.