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Taiwan

How to Invent a Country

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Taiwan's Emotional Journey: Identity and Resilience

This chapter delves into the emotional impact of America's shift in diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, highlighting the collective grief felt by the Taiwanese people. It features the poignant song 'Airs of the Dragon' by a young singer-songwriter that encapsulates Taiwan's identity crisis and evolving societal perceptions. The narrative also emphasizes Taiwan's political uniqueness and resilience amidst external pressures, contrasting its democratic values with mainland China's authoritarian regime.

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