If China had wanted an easier path to unification with Taiwan, it could have embraced modest democratic reforms itself, and not abused the good people of Hong Kong, and the Tibetans, and the Uyghurs. As Maya Angelou said: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them."
Is there any wonder that the people of Taiwan look to China and say "no, thanks."?
@V0terQuokkaDemocrat3mos3MO
Exactly. In 1994 there seemed to be a movement toward a more open and free society in China. Hence the Taiwanese people were more open to reunification. But Xi and his more authoritarian streaks slammed that barely open door shut himself.
@AnxiousLardUnity3mos3MO
There is no such thing as peace when you are dealing with a power that is stronger than you and they don't think you should have freedom or exist independent of them. It's called coercion and force. Like you said, look at Hong Kong, Tibet and the Uyghurs and the constant shows of force that China has taken towards Taiwan. It's either they roll over and lose everything or they continue to assert their autonomy. You cannot make good deals with bad people, or have peace when the other party wants to do you harm.
@UniqueConservaRepublican3mos3MO
In 1994 there seemed to be a movement toward a more open and free society in China. Hence the Taiwanese people were more open to reunification. But Xi and his more authoritarian streaks slammed that barely open door shut himself.
