The Good Fight
Albert Wu on Taiwan’s Past, Present and Future
Jan 20, 2024
Albert Wu, a Taiwanese historian and author of A Broad and Ample Road, joins Yascha Mounk to discuss Taiwan's recent elections and its historical divisions. They explore the victory of the Democratic Progressive Party, the transformation of the Kuomintang's stance on Beijing, and Taiwan's complex relationship with the United States. They also delve into the differences between the KMT and DPP's visions for Taiwan's future and observe Taiwan's democratic culture and election process.
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- Taiwan's history of colonization and lack of control over its destiny have shaped its current international challenges, with China blocking its political recognition on a global scale.
- The recent Taiwan elections highlighted a shift in Taiwanese politics, with the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) winning its third consecutive term and challenging the historically pro-China Kuomintang (KMT) party.
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Taiwan's history of colonization and desire for self-governance
Taiwan's history is characterized by successive waves of colonization, and its people have never had full control of their own destiny. Today, Taiwan faces international challenges, with China blocking its attempts at political recognition on the global stage. The pro-independence faction highlights these hurdles faced by Taiwan.
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