Whether it is ignorance of Chinese history or the pedestalling of agreements between imperial powers, the self-determination of the Taiwanese people seems to be routinely ignored. The fact remains that there is majority support for the status quo amongst the Taiwanese population. This means maintaining Taiwan’s existing de facto independence and current democratic freedoms rather than any declaration of independence that could provoke reprisals from China.

https://www.redpepper.org.uk/why-are-local-voices-excluded-from-the-debate-on-taiwan/

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