In 1973 the team , which had been using the name Republic of China would rename themselves as Chinese Taipei .
On 25 October 1971 the United Nations would recognise the country as the sole heir to the China name in their General Assembly Resolution 2758 act .
In 1973 the team , which had been using the name China     would rename themselves as Chinese Taipei .
On 25 October 1971 the United Nations would recognise the country as the sole heir to the China name in their General Assembly Resolution 2758 act .