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It's not KMT but a different group. Those who want reunification exist and often hold powerful positions. China wants more of these people and are actively emp
by clove 5y ago
It's not KMT but a different group. Those who want reunification exist and often hold powerful positions.
China wants more of these people and are actively employing soft power in Taiwan to convert more to their side. I'm not sure what the intended time frame for success is, but China is in this for the long-haul.
Perhaps if things goes China's way, the PRC can strike a deal with the KMT for some sort of local governance, likely along with a name and flag change - or a third party could rise up and supplant KMT. Of course, either situation would kill off the DPP.
- willbudd 5y agoI'm not questioning the existence of such elements in Taiwan — including some group apparently so formidable that you can't/won't even mention its name. No, what I find highly implausible is the notion that such an extreme "unification at any costs" ideology has any significant popular support. More so still in the aftermath of the PRC's recent suppressive tactics in Hong Kong. I'm sure the scenarios you hint at are indeed explored at great lengths among Beijing-funded think tank strategists, but I can't see Xi & co being naive enough to elevate such an approach as their most viable course of action.