Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull
China’s invasion of the heart
Jul 18, 2024
Shirley Lin, defending democracy in Taiwan, discusses Taiwan's identity evolution, China's soft power tactics, and the US policy of ambiguity. The war for Taiwan is fought in the hearts and minds of its people, not just on the battlefield.
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- Taiwan's democracy faces challenges from China's soft power tactics and US policy ambiguity.
- The battle for Taiwan's autonomy is fought in the hearts and minds of its people, not just militarily.
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Taiwan's Complex History and Transition to Democracy
Taiwan's history is marked by colonial occupations and transitions, from Japanese rule to being handed over to Japan after the First Sino-Japanese War. Following World War II, the Nationalist Republic of China assumed control of Taiwan. The island's modern era began in the late 17th century under Imperial China. By the mid-1990s, Taiwan transitioned to democracy, becoming a thriving democratic society with constant threats to its autonomy.
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