The Root of Taiwan — China Relations Today (PLUS what Taiwanese think)

This appeared in The Millennial Source

Ever since Japan ceded control of The Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan, formerly Formosa) in 1945, there has been constant ambiguity surrounding the island’s political status.

Relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC, mainland China, or simply China) and Taiwan have grown increasingly fragile with time. Many nations, organizations, and even civilians are wary of publicly commenting on the debate, choosing instead to avoid provocation and not add fuel to a smouldering international arena.

What are the roots of the China and Taiwan conflict?

Both the Chinese and Taiwanese governments agree that Taiwan was a Chinese province prior to 1895, when China surrendered control of Taiwan to Imperial Japan. What remains in dispute is which governing body is the legitimate government of China today: the Chinese Communist…