Reply #24: haha yeah [View All]

[BohemianJordy]

Im studying in China right now and have been doing some study on Chinese nationalism (although Tibetan relations are more my focus).

Which is why I'm curious about the US response. I had a long talk with my professor about the Taiwan situation the other day, which is why I was wondering the US response.

According to the professor, the status-quo is really beneficial to both parties...economically there are alot of Taiwanese merchandise that is bought and used here and many taiwanese business (including one of the largest store chains in China, although I think walmart is buying it out), and quite frankly it would hinder both economies for China to invade. The two countries are still technically in a civil war...but unless Taiwan officially declared independence, China wouldn't really have a reason to attack.

As well as the fact that Taiwan is more "chinese" than China and has retained more of its culture, many Taiwanese consider themselves Taiwanese and Chiense, or simply chinese (although as time goes by less and less identify themselves as Chinese). regardless, there is still talk about reunification AND independence.

I don't know, I just dont get why the US thinks that the only reason China would want a strong military would be to invade Taiwan? I don't really see a basis for that. The growth of the military, at least on this side, seems to be more about national pride than anything else, which lets face it, is the best way to ensure the political status-quo.