Taipei releases new passport which prominently displays the word TAIWAN

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Taiwan has released a new passport and lawmakers and officials were among the people who lined up early to apply for the redesigned document, which prominently displays the word “Taiwan,” while minimizing the English name “Republic of China” (ROC). Read full article

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What becomes clear from an examination of China’s history is that the Chinese don’t just want to be a great power—they believe they deserve to be. In centuries past, the Chinese thought their sovereign had a right to rule “all under Heaven” Due to the realities of technology and distance, China’s reach usually remained regional. But now, in the age of globalization, Beijing’s influence may achieve that lofty goal. China considers itself to be a Lion. Taiwan needed to turn themselves into a porcupine militarily, because Lions generally don’t like to eat porcupines.
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