I do not get the same impression of "renegade province" when western media talks about Taiwan. I usually get the impression that they're talking about a normal

I do not get the same impression of "renegade province" when western media talks about Taiwan. I usually get the impression that they're talking about a normal Asian democracy, and then they need to remind the reader about the truly bizarre relationship they have with China. Can you share some examples which demonstrate what you mean?