Taiwan faces China in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Asian Cup amid heightened political tensions, as Taiwanese fans protest their right to support their team. Former men’s coach Chen Kuei-jen was ejected for leading cheers that referenced “Taiwan” instead of the politically sensitive “Chinese Taipei.” This incident has prompted a protest to the Asian Football Confederation, which is investigating. The match holds significance as all semifinalists will qualify for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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