Taiwan observed the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese control in 1997 and Macau from Portugal in 1999, and the island is not eager to join that club, which has reduced enthusiasm for mainland reunification under the PRC's banner.

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Taiwan has observed the experiments of the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese control in 1997 and then Macau from Portugal in 1999, and the island is not exactly itching to join that club

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What Everyone Gets Wrong about China Invading TaiwanWilliam Spaniel
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:00:31 PM

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