Tim Mak (@timkmak): "In 1661, the first Chinese general seized Taiwan, replacing its inhabitants with his army’s descendants. Now, his legacy is used to support the Chinese unification narrative."

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In 1661, the first Chinese general seized Taiwan, replacing its inhabitants with his army’s descendants. Now, his legacy is used to support the Chinese unification narrative.

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

How a Chinese pirate’s son muddled Taiwanese identity

Sep 22

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2:49 PM

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