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What are things people don't know about China/Taiwan that big publications can inform us on?1) How new Chinese obsession w/Taiwan is; how old Taiwanese movements for self-determination are2) The chasm

On the first evening of #Ramadan , here is a story from @initiumnews about the modern history of Muslims in Taiwan - beginning with the retreat of the KMT

What does it mean for a US presidential admin to be "good for Taiwan"? (Thinking out loud) If it's verbal support for Taiwanese democracy, sending high-level envoys, & arms sales,

The ROC was a corrupt, rapacious state for the 38 years it ruled China. It was a murderous, exploitative state for the first 43 years of its rule in Taiwan.

While I #Taiwan, I agree that it's an open question whether it's in the US's interest to defend this place from invasion. But whatever the answer, I still think

A #Taiwanese view on @Scholars_Stage's latest essay: "US commentators say if we aren't determined to defend ourselves, why should the US defend #Taiwan? I think the US shouldn't on the

Wanted to take a moment to explain how a tweet like this feels to someone involved in Taiwan advocacy and & to offer answers to the 3 questions, which are

Q*ao Collective claims to have "ethnic Chinese diaspora" from Taiwan writing for them and this...is the level of dreck they come up with? Sadly maybe on par with what a

I the authors of this letter & vote Democratic. But while Trump has no principles, his admin contained key people who labored for #Taiwan. #BidenHarris2020 will have no Matt

Day 0 of quarantine & the excitement is nonstop! My hotel delivered fresh milk tea. I received a call from Taiwan CDC thanking me for my patriotic service. I struck

How far does #Taiwanese solidarity w/HK extend? After this HKer Tweeted frustration w/friends focused more on #Taiwan2020 v. #antiELABhk s/he's been inundated w/messages against the asylum bill (e.g. TW is

Wading in w/trepidation but think it's important to critically examine @DrTedros's comments at today's @WHO presser that he was "attacked by racial slurs...And if you want me to be specific,