If you're unfamiliar with the relationship between Taiwan and China, allow me to explain. Taiwan is an island nation off the coast of China, and China regards it as their territory. Until recently, the government in Taiwan was the pro-China Kuomintang/Nationalist party. Now the Democratic Progressive Party has been elected by 56%, under the leadership of Taiwan's first female president, Tsai lng-wen. Meaning, the country will now focus on personal interests and democracy and possibly distance relations with China, while maintaining peace.
China is viewing this election with concern, as they oppose "any form of secessionist activities seeking 'Taiwanese Independence.'" A fun fact that the media loves is the China does have missiles pointed at the island.
Simply put by BBC:
"Taiwan is an island which has for all practical purposes been
independent since 1950, but which China regards as a rebel region that
must be reunited with the mainland - by force if necessary."
It will be interesting to see what kind of social and political conflicts arise from this election, given China's differing opinions concerning Taiwan's independence.
ReplyDeleteLauren Bush; 9th
Why does China have missiles aimed at the island? It's a lose-lose scenario. Taiwan gets blown up and there's nothing left for China to call theirs. It'd be an unnecessary waste of land and lives. Take it down a notch, China.
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