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August 7, 1973

All-China Sports Federation Application for Chinese Membership in the Asian Games Federation

After withdrawing from international sports events during the Cultural Revolution, the People's Republic of China recreated ties with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through the Asian Games. In the application, the PRC asserted it's right to represent all of China "including the Taiwan province" and be recognized as "the sole legitimate organization representing China."

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H-FC02-ASIAN/002, The Olympic Studies Centre, Lausanne.

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