Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup

Also in the last eight, title favourites Japan will be expected to make light work of the Philippines while South Korea meet Uzbekistan. Reigning champions China won all three of their group matches, including coming from behind to beat North Korea 2-1, and should have too much for Taiwan in Perth on Saturday. China are ranked 17th in the world while Taiwan -- who came second behind Japan in their group -- are ranked 40th. Taiwan competes under the name "Chinese Taipei" in international sports events, including this one and the Olympics.