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It's not a stretch given majority of those companies are economically dependent on China as China is dependent on them, also some of their major customers are i

It's not a stretch given majority of those companies are economically dependent on China as China is dependent on them, also some of their major customers are in China. That's the reason Taiwan selected KMT to forge closer ties with China during this elections. In Kaohsiung which was an impenetrable constituency for KMT, Han Kuo-yu won by a landslide based on closer economic ties with China to bring jobs as the main issue. Taiwan and China are politically different but economically both are intertwined be it Foxconn, Asus, Quanta, Winstron, Gigabyte or TSMC etc. So including those 10 within greater China is correct. They are political ally of USA and economic ally of China. It's again a minority opinion against the majority of the HN community so this comment might be downvoted as usual.

eastendguy 7y ago
There are strong hints that Han Kuo-yu's victory was helped by Chinese influenced media companies, e. g. here: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/06/28/taiwan-braces-pro-china-fake-news-deluge-elections-loom/ https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/06/28/taiwan-braces-pro-chin... As of the last months, Han Kuo-yu's support is steadily declining. But most importantly, it is clear beyond any doubt that >90% of all Taiwanese do not want to be part of the CCP ruled China.
- dragonsh 7y ago
  Have very close friends in Taiwan and among majority (especially the middle aged and older generation) its an accepted fact that the chance Taiwan had to declare itself sovereign state, independent of China has already passed. Most are hoping to keep the status quo and enjoy the existing political freedom, instead of endless fights and economic ruin. It was Chiang Kai-Shek's decision for Taiwan to quit United Nations in 1971 due to insistence on "One China policy" [1][2]. Today China demands the acceptance of same One China policy for which Chiang Kai-Shek fought. In my view Taiwan can keep its political structure along with its economic ties with China, it doesn't need to change. But its not in the interest of many nations. If Taiwan becomes a separate entity the situation will be worse like it's happening between India and Pakistan where both countries are suffering due to enmity although both were one country for thousands of years. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_2758 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembl... [2] http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2005/10/23/2003277026 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2005/10/...

eastendguy 7y ago

There are strong hints that Han Kuo-yu's victory was helped by Chinese influenced media companies, e. g. here: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/06/28/taiwan-braces-pro-china-fake-news-deluge-elections-loom/ https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/06/28/taiwan-braces-pro-chin... As of the last months, Han Kuo-yu's support is steadily declining. But most importantly, it is clear beyond any doubt that >90% of all Taiwanese do not want to be part of the CCP ruled China.

dragonsh 7y ago
Have very close friends in Taiwan and among majority (especially the middle aged and older generation) its an accepted fact that the chance Taiwan had to declare itself sovereign state, independent of China has already passed. Most are hoping to keep the status quo and enjoy the existing political freedom, instead of endless fights and economic ruin. It was Chiang Kai-Shek's decision for Taiwan to quit United Nations in 1971 due to insistence on "One China policy" [1][2]. Today China demands the acceptance of same One China policy for which Chiang Kai-Shek fought. In my view Taiwan can keep its political structure along with its economic ties with China, it doesn't need to change. But its not in the interest of many nations. If Taiwan becomes a separate entity the situation will be worse like it's happening between India and Pakistan where both countries are suffering due to enmity although both were one country for thousands of years. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_2758 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembl... [2] http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2005/10/23/2003277026 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2005/10/...