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Is this imperialism by China, a country which is supposed to be left-wing? Leftists are normally anti-imperialism. Wouldn't it be better to let Taiwan democratically decide whether they want to be part of China or not?

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[–] 64 points 7 months ago (3 children)

China hasn't exerted any political authority over Taiwan in 80 years and Taiwan declared itself a separate nation long ago, supported by the will of the people of Taiwan. Anything else is the will of a conqueror.

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  • [–] 15 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    I wonder how many people living in Taiwan were alive back when China controlled it. Probably 90% + of the population has never known anything but independent Taiwan

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  • [–] 7 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Did they declare that tho? I thought they viewed themselves as the legitimate government of all China.

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