Taiwan celebrates after team's victory over Japan in Premier12 final

Taiwanese fighter jets will welcome back a flight carrying the island's baseball team after its victory in the Premier12 final in Japan thrilled fans at home on Sunday. Taiwan is not a global sporting powerhouse but baseball is hugely popular, having been introduced during the Japanese colonial era from 1895 to 1945. Taiwan's 4-0 win over Japan at Tokyo Dome late Sunday sparked celebrations in Taiwan, with President Lai Ching-te among those congratulating the team.

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