FILE PHOTO: Representatives hold Colombia, China and Chile's flags at the opening ceremony of 29th Summer Universiaden as a protest against the overhaul of the military and civil service pension funds blocks other participants from entering the venue, in Taipei, Taiwan, August 19, 2017. REUTERS/Eason Lam
TAIPEI (Reuters) - All Taiwan wanted to do was to host rugby teams from around the region for a series of matches.
Instead, Chinese representatives challenged the self-ruled island's proposal this summer, saying China should take over the events. After a month of negotiations, the two sides agreed to take turns hosting the games over the next six years.
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