"Chinese Taipei" was the designated name used by Taiwan to participate in some international organizations and almost all sporting events, including the Olympic Games.

For the second time in its Olympic history, Chinese Taipei was represented by more female than male athletes.

Fourteen athletes had competed in Beijing, including taekwondo jin and fourth-placer Yang Shu-Chun.

Weightlifter Chen Shih-chieh, who competed at his first Olympics, was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony.

Chinese Taipei left London with two medals: a gold and a bronze, the lowest in Summer Olympic history since 1996.