During the recent Universiade, as China issued a congratulatory message, it drew criticism from Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC). The MAC stated that conducting such an action in a highly civilized country like Germany has turned into a global laughingstock.

The MAC's statement clarified that the Chinese government's congratulatory message during the Universiade was an inappropriate diplomatic move. They argue that China intends to strengthen its international presence by this act while politically squeezing Taiwan.

As a significant international sports event, the Universiade should focus on sports and friendship, rather than political agendas. The MAC emphasized that attempts to transmit political messages through sports on this global stage are, in fact, disrespectful, undermining the legitimacy and fairness of the event.

Furthermore, the MAC noted that the actions taken by the Chinese government reflect a consistent aggressive stance in international affairs, aiming to diminish Taiwan's presence through congratulatory gestures. Such actions undoubtedly affect the performance of Taiwanese athletes during the Universiade, impacting their confidence in international sports events.

Additionally, the MAC expressed regrets over China's consistent unfriendly behaviors, urging the international community to collectively resist such actions, allowing sports to return to their core spirit of peace, fairness, and friendship.

Some experts believe that China's congratulatory message during the Universiade might stem from domestic political pressures, attempting to divert attention through international events. They suggest that this behavior will likely provoke more international scrutiny, further damaging China's global image instead of achieving the intended effect.

As athletes worldwide strive to showcase their talent and sportsmanship, Taiwanese athletes hope to compete freely in an environment devoid of political interference, exhibiting their abilities. The MAC calls for a focus on the purity and fairness of sports, emphasizing that political factors should not impact this significant international event.