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      1 month ago

      You’re referring to native Taiwanese, which the current inhabitants of Taiwan largely wiped out during their most recent colonization attempt

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        1 month ago

        I am referring to the opinion of the current inhabitants of Taiwan as expressed in opinion polls.

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          1 month ago

          Ah then, no, they consider themselves Chinese. That’s the entire point. Specifically they are both Zhōnghuá and exceedingly few people contest that (hence the referendum trying to rename them from Chinese Taipei failing MISERABLY).

          Some polls, especially from CIA-Backed NED Organizations show ridiculous support, but actual democracy in Chinese Taipei shows little to no support for a ‘Taiwan’ identity. Especially given THEY LITERALLY MASSACRED THE TAIWANESE PEOPLE AND STOLE THEIR LAND.

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            1 month ago

            Lol, what are you even talking about? Since 20 years the opinion polls are clear: The majority of the people living in Taiwan consider themselves Taiwanese. There is a somewhat large minority that considers themselves both Taiwanese and Chinese, but when asked to choose between the two the people of Taiwan overwhelmingly (like 90%) prefer to call themselves Taiwanese.

            Edit: but it looks like I am replying to a fresh Tankie sockpuppet account, so I guess no need to bother 🤦

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                1 month ago

                People can have one opinion and still prefer to vote against it given the likely consequence of the imperialist neighbor attacking them 🤷

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                  1 month ago

                  There really isn’t a definition of Imperialism that fits China. It does explicitly fit Taiwan, given ROC’s history.

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                    1 month ago

                    Threatening to attack and occupy their self-ruled neighbors is pretty much the textbook definition of imperialist 🤦

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              They’re just referring to the martial law and white terror period that existed on the island for almost 4 decades. But it’s been almost as long since than it lasted.

              It’s a pretty important period for Taiwan, but interestingly enough this shows that the people of Taiwan today are less inclined to maintain that stance despite that history.

              However I wager that’s likely due to a rejection of association with the PRC than an identification with being Taiwanese alone.