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> Most Taiwanese people prefer the status quo The status quo is that they are independent, see themselves as independent, but simply haven't made some outrigh
by stale2002 5y ago
> Most Taiwanese people prefer the status quo
The status quo is that they are independent, see themselves as independent, but simply haven't made some outright declaration.
It can both be true that they see themselves as already being independent, and also that they don't want to make an outright declaration.
Specifically, the ruling party has said that they don't need to make an outright declaration, because they are already independent.
- wbsss4412 5y agoThat is the view of their current president and ruling party, yes. It is not the position of the opposition party, nor does it align with historical precedents. Treating it as the official policy of Taiwan without a higher level of support such as a popular referendum, proclamation, or amendment to the ROC constitution doesn’t pass the smell test (what happens if the KMT comes back into power? Is Taiwan no longer independent?). No major country outside of Taiwan recognizes it as an independent nation for a reason. I should note that I am personally supportive of the idea of an independent Taiwan, but I’m also able to check my western bias.