Why Taiwan rallied behind a unlikely nation in the World Cup
About this episode
The episode discusses Taiwan's support for an unexpected nation during the World Cup amidst increasing diplomatic pressure from China.
As China has increased its diplomatic pressure on the island, many fans — including Taiwan’s president — found themselves rallying behind an unlikely nation.
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