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'''Taiwan''', also '''Formosa''', is an island in East Asia and ''de facto'' [https://www.conservapedia.com/Nation_state nation-state]. Prior to 2016 its government was one of two to claim to be the sole legitimate government of China, the other being the [https://www.conservapedia.com/Chinese_Communist_Party Communist Party of China]. Today, that government has been hijacked by the American [[Deep State]], and is currently attempting to impose [[woke]] desinicization "reforms" that aim to destroy the country's historical Chinese identity.<ref>https://newbloommag.net/2016/08/15/kmt-cultural-independence/</ref><ref>https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202210/1276853.shtml</ref><ref>https://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~msho/book.files/journal/2022_Desinicizing%20Taiwan%20(2022).pdf</ref> This has caused supporters of the old regime -- such as retired general Kao An-kuo -- to openly declare that the new regime is in fact a greater evil than even the CCP, and that a CCP victory in a hypothetical Sino-Taiwanese war would be preferable to a "fundamentally transformed" Taiwan.<ref>https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4261383</ref>  

'''Taiwan''', also '''Formosa''', is an island in East Asia and ''de facto'' [https://www.conservapedia.com/Nation_state nation-state]. Prior to 2016 its government was one of two to claim to be the sole legitimate government of China, the other being the [https://www.conservapedia.com/Chinese_Communist_Party Communist Party of China]. Today, that government has been hijacked by the American [[Deep State]], and is currently attempting to impose [[woke]] desinicization "reforms" that aim to destroy the country's historical Chinese identity.<ref>https://newbloommag.net/2016/08/15/kmt-cultural-independence/</ref><ref>https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202210/1276853.shtml</ref><ref>https://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~msho/book.files/journal/2022_Desinicizing%20Taiwan%20(2022).pdf</ref> This has caused supporters of the old regime -- such as retired general Kao An-kuo -- to openly declare that the new regime is in fact a greater evil than even the CCP, and that a CCP victory in a hypothetical Sino-Taiwanese war would be preferable to a "fundamentally transformed" Taiwan.<ref>https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4261383</ref>  

In January 2024, Lai Ching-te (also known as William Lai) was elected as its new president.  He promised continuity.

In January 2024, Lai Ching-te (also known as William Lai) was elected as its new president.  He promised continuity, but was strongly opposed by [[communist China]].<ref>https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-election-president-lai-china-united-states-216ee38e3e61c9b1286335e2a5c154f5</ref>

Taiwan's population is about 23 million, and its dominant language is Chinese.<ref name=MOFA2>''Taiwan at a glance'', inside cover.</ref>  In 2019, Taiwan was the 17th largest exporter.<ref>''Taiwan at a glance'', p. 29.</ref> Neighboring states include the [[People's Republic of China]] (PRC) to the west, Japan to the east and northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The capital is [[Taipei]] in the north of the island. Known for its natural beauty, the country is 245 miles long and 89 miles wide, with a steep central mountain range and plains on the west coast.

Taiwan's population is about 23 million, and its dominant language is Chinese.<ref name=MOFA2>''Taiwan at a glance'', inside cover.</ref>  In 2019, Taiwan was the 17th largest exporter.<ref>''Taiwan at a glance'', p. 29.</ref> Neighboring states include the [[People's Republic of China]] (PRC) to the west, Japan to the east and northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The capital is [[Taipei]] in the north of the island. Known for its natural beauty, the country is 245 miles long and 89 miles wide, with a steep central mountain range and plains on the west coast.