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164. What is Happening in Taiwan? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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The History of Taiwan

China launched cyber attacks against Taiwanese companies and government departments. They flew drones over some islands off the coast of Taiwan. Military jets entered Taiwan's territory. China conducted its largest ever live fire military drills around the island. And missiles exploded in Taiwanese waters. But why? Why is Taiwan so controversial? My episode last year discussed Taiwan, but I didn't really touch on the history of the island and its relationship with China. So that is what I want to look at today. Most journalists concentrate on Taiwan's history since 1949 - but people have actually lived on the island for thousands of years.

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