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Is this imperialism by China, a country which is supposed to be left-wing? Leftists are normally anti-imperialism. Wouldn't it be better to let Taiwan democratically decide whether they want to be part of China or not?

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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nice, glad to see you admitting defeat.

The people of Taiwan want them there to maintain the status quo against PRC annexation.

https://x.com/MariaCorinaYA/status/1976642376119549990

This recognition of the struggle of all ~~Venezuelans~~ Taiwanese is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.

We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of ~~Latin America~~ East Asia, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy.

I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of ~~Venezuela~~ Taiwan and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!

[–] stickly@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Lol good job just equating two things as if it's a gotcha. Damn, America really do be doing shitty things, therefore by association... Taiwan bad? The PRC must be the evil incarnate with all these decades keeping USA as their top trade partner. 'Merica bad, you really got me.

And btw, love dodging the entire argument with a tangential tweet and NO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE. Come on, give me a prolewiki link or something; tell me why every Taiwan public opinion poll is actually fake or, if they're real, why the Taiwanese public is wrong and papa CCP needs to spank them. I need a good laugh! And tell me more about denialism ☕