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How a Pineapple Illustrates Relations Between China and Taiwan

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The Pineapple Saga: How Fruit Became Political Between China and Taiwan

This chapter explores the political and economic dimensions of the pineapple saga between China and Taiwan, highlighting the symbolization of pineapples, the frustration of a scientist who created the fruit, and the challenges faced by Taiwanese farmers in countering China's actions.

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