Both sides of the strait will certainly affect each other (China more so than Taiwan likely). But only time will tell at this point as to how they will affect each other.
One example for each side however:
We've seen how Taiwan is already increasing land values in Shanghai as many Taiwanese move there (with resentment too).
We've also seen a tampering down of political public sentiment of top leaders for independence as well within Taiwan.
Jean-François
· 1 year ago
@Demerzel : In other hand, the mainlander are already the main cause of the amazing expensive real estate on Taipei.
How Taiwan can change China ? As you said, by showing that after 30 years of white terror, democracy & freedom of speech is possible. During the ROC presidential election, I went to Sina.com and read comments such as : "Why Taiwanese people can vote and we can't ? Are we 2nd class citizen ?"
Ok, claiming that Taiwan is China (but not PRC, here is the key difference) is a fact, but now they have to explain why they are more "free" than them.
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One example for each side however:
We've seen how Taiwan is already increasing land values in Shanghai as many Taiwanese move there (with resentment too).
We've also seen a tampering down of political public sentiment of top leaders for independence as well within Taiwan.
How Taiwan can change China ? As you said, by showing that after 30 years of white terror, democracy & freedom of speech is possible. During the ROC presidential election, I went to Sina.com and read comments such as : "Why Taiwanese people can vote and we can't ? Are we 2nd class citizen ?"
Ok, claiming that Taiwan is China (but not PRC, here is the key difference) is a fact, but now they have to explain why they are more "free" than them.