Taiwan, China, and the Fight for Democracy
February 18, 2025
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February 18, 2025
Taiwan, China, and the Fight for Democracy
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Taiwan, China, and the Fight for Democracy
Summary
<p>While in Taiwan, I sat down with Sona Eyambe from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HOWGG" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Good Bike Mob</a> YouTube channel to discuss cultural and political issues. Sona, originally from Texas, and I compared life in Taiwan to life in America.</p> <p>One striking difference is the pristine streets, with people carrying their own trash—remarkable, considering there are no trash bins in sight. In fact, the first night we were there we wandered around looking for trash. After 30 minutes, we saw some tissues in a gutter. We stood around and looked at them, marveling.</p> <p>Sona and I discussed the Taiwanese taking immense pride in their unique identity, which remains resilient despite the ever-present threat from China. He provides numerous example of that pride and how it manifests in daily life.</p> <p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://youtu.be/OQb5AcLbydo" rel="noopener" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>
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