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the long warred's avatar

Referring to last paragraph- How do these groups achieve synthesis?

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Vermilion China's avatar

The democratic process. Taiwan only became a truly democratic republic in 1987, so the nation is still figuring it out. The recent "Great Recall" or 大罷免 of summer this year shows how both major parties (DPP/KMT) are still working out democratic norms. The DPP tried a snap recall election of 31 KMT legislators - every recall vote failed, showing that Taiwan voters prioritized the democratic process over partisan politics. Crises and wars aside, Taiwan's future will be navigated by a series of compromises between the DPP & KMT, which will be the only sustainable path forward. The CCP is worried about the growing durability of the democratic consensus on Taiwan, so expect interference.

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