Taipei, July 26 -- In a display of skill and determination, Taiwan's Ting Yen-chen defeated his Chinese opponent in straight games on Friday to advance to the men's singles final at the 2025 World University Games in Germany, a symbolic victory amid growing tension over China's efforts to marginalize Taiwan in global sports, Focus Taiwan reported.

The 21-year-old National Taiwan University student remained dominant throughout the tournament, not dropping a single game en route to the final. Ting's semifinal win over Zhou Xinyu of China was especially significant, not only for its athletic merit but also for the message it sent about Taiwan's rising sports profile, which had long been overshadowed by Beijing's political interference, Focu...