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    2 months ago

    Only 10% of taiwanese want reunification . China is using economical cohersion to try to shift opinions and force reunification. That’s imprerialism. Only taiwanese should decide via a referendum.

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      That’s a very lopsided definition of imperialism. Of course only 10% want reunification. For 40 years, almost 3 generations, everyone that wanted reunification was imprisoned, tortured, or murdered. That’s why 60% want to retain the status quo - they do not want any punishments from the CPC or from the imperialists. In addition, the imperialists created an entire comprador class by funneling them money and privilege in exchange for their collaboration.

      The reality is that as the empire falls, Taiwan’s alignment with the West will be less and less advantageous. Eventually it will make economic sense for the province to reintegrate it’s local government with the national government of China. Both for economics and for national security. It’s just not time yet.