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Having long been relegated to the fringes of sinological research, Taiwan studies is finally establishing itself as an independent, interdisciplinary field of studies. This development has important domestic implications for Taiwan, as it creates a space for more holistic and critical definitions of Taiwanese identity, inclusive of the multifarious experiences of Indigenous Austronesians, Hoklos, Hakkas, the so-called Mainlanders, and more recent migrants from Southeast Asia. Equally important are the international implications. The rise of Taiwan studies positively contributes to the nation’s soft power projection and helps shape discourse on Taiwan globally, as the relevance of Taiwan studies is arguably directly proportional to the relevance of Taiwan itself.
Cars are burned down at a China-invested factory in Yangon, Myanmar. - Global Times
TAIPEI, April 4 (Global Times): Since the unrest in Myanmar broke out on February 1, a loose online coalition called the Milk Tea Alliance, a gathering of anti-China and separatist forces, has constantly been churning out rumors about and stirring up trouble against China s mainland amid the political upheaval.
The Global Times found out the forces of Taiwan s separatist authorities and its supporters loom large to instigate chaos and sabotage China-Myanmar relations.
To expand so-called diplomatic ties, Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen (
pic, below) sees Myanmar as a key target of her New Southbound Policy. The head representative of its official organization, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Myanmar, often appears on its website with the title of ambassador.
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Taiwan separatist DPP authority s black hand behind anti-mainland rumors amid Myanmar upheaval
By Guan Chao, Zhang Tianxing, and Bai Yunyi Published: Apr 03, 2021 01:29 PM Updated: Apr 03, 2021 10:11 PM
Cars are burned down at a China-invested factory in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: Interviewee
Since the unrest in Myanmar broke out on February 1, a loose online coalition called the Milk Tea Alliance, a gathering of anti-China and separatist forces, has constantly been churning out rumors about and stirring up trouble against China s mainland amid the political upheaval. The Global Times found out the forces of Taiwan s separatist authorities and its supporters loom large to instigate chaos and sabotage China-Myanmar relations.
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) China's "vaccine diplomacy," which has become central to its foreign policy in 2021, may hamper Taiwan's efforts to build relations with developing countries, according to an expert at a think tank in Taipei.