Ma repeats ‘mutual non-denial’ policy

China has repeatedly called for the Olympics not to be politicized; but, the pro-independence DPP government already refused to let the Olympic Torch relay pass trough Taipei in September 2007, ahead of stops in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Ma said he would not reconsider that decision after taking office on March 20, because Chinese authorities have barred the government from flying Taiwan's national flag based on their interpretation of regulations by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

"Mainland China insists wed don't fly our flag where the torch goes ... (we) cannot accept this," he said, lamenting that the IOC originally meant to bar flags from indoor sports events rather than the country as a whole.

The international torch relay will start today in Olympia, Greece where the Olympic flame will be lit, en route to various Asian capitals and then Beijing on Aug. 8.

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