It is a shame that the Beijing Olympic Games can’t bring Taiwan and China closer together politically.

A recent poll was conducted in Taiwan asking people how they thought the Olympics would impact China and Taiwan relations.

According to the telephone poll of 812 adults, some Taiwanese worry that Taiwan will become more isolated because of the Beijing Olympics.

Half believe the games will boost China’s international standing and its economy, but only 18 per cent felt they would promote Taiwan- China ties and 5 per cent thought the Games would hurt ties.

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