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    Taiwan independence movement - Wikipedia

    • The Taiwan independence movement is a political movement which advocates the formal declaration of an independent and sovereign Taiwanese state, as opposed to Chinese unification or the status quo in Cross-Strait relations. Into the 21st-century, Taiwan's political status is ambiguous. China claims it is a province of the People's Republic of China (PRC), wherea… See more

    History of Taiwan independence

    Many supporters of independence for Taiwan view the history of Taiwan since the 17th century as a continuous struggle for … See more

    Legal basis for Taiwan independence

    Taiwan independence is supported by the Pan-Green Coalition in Taiwan, led by the centre-left Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), but opposed by the Pan-Blue Coalition, led by the conservative Kuomintang (KMT). … See more

    Positions

    The questions of independence and the island's relationship to mainland China are complex and inspire very strong emotions among Taiwanese people. There are some who continue to maintain the KMT's position, w… See more

    Opinion polls

    In an opinion poll conducted in Taiwan by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation in 2022 found that among Taiwanese adults aged 20 years and older, 50% said they support Taiwan independence, 11.8% for unification, … See more

    Further reading

    • Bush, R. & O'Hanlon, M. (2007). A War Like No Other: The Truth About China's Challenge to America. Wiley. ISBN 0-471-98677-1
    • Bush, R. (2006). Untying the Knot: Making Peace in the Taiwan Strait. Brookings I… See more