Protests, rumours of terrorist attack, mar opening of university games in Taipei
(WorldNews China)

Taiwan went on high alert as the 2017 Universiade kicked off in Taipei on Saturday amid public protests and rumours of a possible attack by Islamic State (IS) terrorists. The global event, which was opened by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, was dogged by ideological debates over whether Taiwan – as a host entity – should fly its official Republic of China flag throughout the competitions. Beijing’s stealth boycott looms over World University Games in Taiwan Athletes from the......