I said "a successful democracy". Taiwan is a democracy that are driven by populism and inefficiency.Lol!I'm not sure you really understand what democracy is. Here's a clue, your statement here is part of the very definition of it!
For as long as I have been participating on this forum, these guys' perception of democracy consists of everyone belonging to the same party and voting the same way. They really do not believe that they have a flawed understanding of democracy. The clue you gave -- whoooooshed.Lol!
Taiwan is really a joke to 99% of mainland Chinese. One important reason for CCP not to unify Taiwan is because Taiwan is really a bad example of Western democracy and this can consolidate CCP power. To Chinese, results are much more important than talks. Taiwan used to be much more advanced than Mainland. But now, Taiwan is almost the same as North Korea, some kind of weird self-destructing political entity. Most mainland Chinese visit Taiwan due to curiosity, not much different from North Korea.Well, Mao most certainly did end China's dynastic past and with it, most of the last vestiges of her Imperial past. I will agree however, that we never just start "fresh". Even America didn't, borrowing the best of British ideas of law, parliament, and individual liberty.
I would argue though, and have been, that democratic systems are far more capable of reform, of adapting, than authoritarian systems are. Indeed, that is one of the key reasons why they inevitably fail.
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And yet, they have a viable multi-party democracy, a free press, individual rights, and one of the highest standards of living in Asia, in one of the most vibrant market economies. Her per capita GDP, is almost equal to South Korea's and Spain's, and higher than oil rich Saudi Arabia. Taiwan is going to be around for some time to come, and seems to be doing pretty well.
That's just GDP. But for a Chinese farmer with his own land, he could build a house worse several millions of dollars in Silicon Valley by just tens of thousands of dollars. That's why nominal GDP of Eastern China is several times less than that of Taiwan, but the life standard is much higher than Taiwan. If you live in Villages in Zhejiang or Jiangsu provinces on one side of Taiwan strait and go cross to Taiwan, you will feel that Taiwan is way too poor. Especially with many Taiwanese wandering in your neighborhood for jobs, you believe in nothing from Taiwan.
You are based on this kind of information. But in reality, this only benefits the rich ones and many of them park their wealth in Mainland. Ordinary Taiwanese wages are lower than the wages in Eastern China province.
In fact, they started their development earlier than most of the countries in Asia. South Korea is actually catching up to them, now they maybe fine but what's about ten years later. If you look closely at their history, most of their economic achievements were from the time of dictatorial rule by Chiang Kai-shek and his son. Taiwan's economy is at stagnant now and their income is around the same as ten years ago. Many fresh graduate students are hard to find jobs. If you have been to both China and Taiwan, the level of standards of living is around the same, especially in the city. I'm not against the Taiwanese political system but I just hate them wasting time on those silly ideological fighting. For me, the main goal of the government is to take care of its people, but instead of doing it, they spend all the time on pro-blue or green fighting and get nothing done.
It always takes time. When British came to China at the time of industrial revolution, China declined right away. Only 200 years after that, China felt hard to combat with British navy, China started to learn from West. Currently West even doesn't understand China. They are just as China 300 years ago, arrogant based on past glory. After staying in this Chimerica for many years, Chinese side is very dynamic, full of opportunities while American sides are just like dead water with few opportunities. You can see China on a new level every decade while American side will remain the same.
Too late for the daughter as she already married a nice Jewish boy.What an idea sir g. !!
Too late for the daughter as she already married a nice Jewish boy.
