# Taiwan Politics
Latest news and articles about Taiwan Politics
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The Ghost of 1937: How Cross-Strait Politics Continues to Haunt the Marco Polo Bridge
On the 89th anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, Taiwanese politician Cheng Li-wun called for the preservation of historical truth, a sentiment amplified by mainland media to bridge Cross-Strait divides. The commemoration highlights how 20th-century wartime memory is leveraged to challenge both Japanese regional influence and Taiwanese 'de-Sinicization' efforts.
The Politics of Memory: Beijing Honors the ‘Invisible Front’ in Renewed Push for Unification
Descendants of undercover agents gathered in Beijing to honor martyrs executed in Taiwan during the 1950s White Terror. The event highlights Beijing’s strategic use of historical memory and 'red' family legacies to promote its narrative of inevitable cross-strait reunification.
The Shield of Strength: Reimagining Beijing’s Might as Taiwan’s Security
Former Taiwanese official Chou Hsi-wei argues that China's military and economic growth serves as a protective shield for Taiwan, rather than a threat. This perspective emphasizes economic integration and regional stability through Beijing's strength, challenging the prevailing narrative of cross-strait tension.
Nanjing’s Ghost and Taiwan’s Future: The KMT’s High-Stakes Return to the Mainland
Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wen’s landmark visit to Nanjing marks the first KMT chair-led delegation to the mainland in ten years, aiming to revive the '1992 Consensus' and offer a peaceful alternative to the current cross-strait stalemate. The mission emphasizes economic pragmatism and regional stability as the KMT attempts to regain the trust of the Taiwanese electorate.