That’s basically it really. What’s the history? Why does the West defend is so vehemently? Should they? Should I? I don’t actually know anything about it

  • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Taiwan was the old Chinese government that was overthrown. China could have taken it back, but the US got involved. Taiwan, despite not running the mainland, claimed ownership over it (and still does), hence why it’s considered the same country.