It was one of the most prestigious women's football events, prior to the advent of the
Women's World Cup and
Women's Olympic Football. The competitions were organised by the
Chinese Taipei Football Association and their success brought pressure on the global
governing body FIFA to organise its own women's football tournaments.
SSG Bergisch Gladbach of West Germany was the most successful participant, with two titles. They signed Taiwan's
Chou Tai-ying after the 1987 tournament. ==Results==