This is a great outcome on the path to independence.
It’s been 5 years since I lived in Taiwan, but I don’t think that’s the current path.
Surveys consistently show majority support for maintaining the status quo, vs either independence or reunification. Which makes sense - the status quo is independence, but Taiwanese people can still work on the mainland and no one’s invading.
Not declaring independence is safest for Taiwan and probably the world, and even pro-independence people I spoke to were usually aware of that.
There are going to be fun times in Asia as China is not going to be happy with this.
But congrats Taiwan! This is a great outcome on the path to independence.
It’s been 5 years since I lived in Taiwan, but I don’t think that’s the current path.
Surveys consistently show majority support for maintaining the status quo, vs either independence or reunification. Which makes sense - the status quo is independence, but Taiwanese people can still work on the mainland and no one’s invading.
Not declaring independence is safest for Taiwan and probably the world, and even pro-independence people I spoke to were usually aware of that.
Status quo is the only non-horrifying option at the moment. A diplomatic path to independence is not currently in the cards.