• poVoq@slrpnk.net
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    7 days ago

    Lol, what are you even talking about? Since 20 years the opinion polls are clear: The majority of the people living in Taiwan consider themselves Taiwanese. There is a somewhat large minority that considers themselves both Taiwanese and Chinese, but when asked to choose between the two the people of Taiwan overwhelmingly (like 90%) prefer to call themselves Taiwanese.

    Edit: but it looks like I am replying to a fresh Tankie sockpuppet account, so I guess no need to bother 🤦

    • ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works
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      6 days ago

      They’re just referring to the martial law and white terror period that existed on the island for almost 4 decades. But it’s been almost as long since than it lasted.

      It’s a pretty important period for Taiwan, but interestingly enough this shows that the people of Taiwan today are less inclined to maintain that stance despite that history.

      However I wager that’s likely due to a rejection of association with the PRC than an identification with being Taiwanese alone.