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Taiwan

Face-Off: The U.S. vs China

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Understanding the Historical Link of Taiwan to China

Taiwan is considered a sovereign part of China due to the historical perspective of Chinese leaders, particularly linked to Japan's aggression in taking over the island in 1895 and committing atrocities. The Chinese view the return of Taiwan as a way to correct historical injustices, which is not well understood by Americans. Xi Jinping's timeline for unification remains uncertain.

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