WELT Documentary | UNDER THE SHADOW OF XI JINPING: Taiwan's Tale of Resilience - Living Free in the Face of Conflict @WELTDocumentary | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
Taiwan, the democratic role model of Asia, is shaped by a young generation living between modernity and tradition. And it is under constant threat from its neighbor: China's ruler Xi Jinping openly threatens war. In this report, residents showcase their island from the tea plantations to the vibrant life in Taipei. In doing so, they share their self-determined lives in a freedom that is threatened daily.
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0:00 - Introduction to Taiwan
1:28 - Sylvia Chain's background and tea business
3:30 - Taiwan's tea trade with China
4:46 - Global trade through the Taiwan Strait
5:05 - Threat of war from China
6:02 - Martial law and white terror under Chiang Kai-shek
8:27 - China's territorial claims and expansionism
8:57 - Historical context of the China-Taiwan conflict
10:39 - Pelosi's visit and China's military response in 2022
11:16 - Civil defense and survival training in Taiwan
14:01 - Taiwan's thriving democracy and civic participation
15:19 - Sunflower protest movement against China trade deal
17:20 - LGBTQ rights and Pride Parade in Taiwan
19:32 - Taiwan's global importance in semiconductor production
22:11 - Art as a coping mechanism for the China threat
24:43 - Taiwan's vibrant food scene and cultural diversity
27:50 - Indigenous tribes and ethnic minorities in Taiwan
31:40 - Hong Kong protests and China's crackdown
33:46 - Taiwan's military preparations against China
38:01 - US commitment to defend Taiwan
42:33 - Taiwan's quest for international recognition
46:33 - Resilience and hope for a peaceful future
48:47 - Conclusion: Taiwan's struggle for freedom and democracy
Taiwan, the democratic role model of Asia, is shaped by a young generation living between modernity and tradition. And it is under constant threat from its neighbor: China's ruler Xi Jinping openly threatens war. In this report, residents showcase their island from the tea plantations to the vibrant life in Taipei. In doing so, they share their self-determined lives in a freedom that is threatened daily.
#china #taiwan #chinataiwan #asia #taiwanconflict
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0:00 - Introduction to Taiwan
1:28 - Sylvia Chain's background and tea business
3:30 - Taiwan's tea trade with China
4:46 - Global trade through the Taiwan Strait
5:05 - Threat of war from China
6:02 - Martial law and white terror under Chiang Kai-shek
8:27 - China's territorial claims and expansionism
8:57 - Historical context of the China-Taiwan conflict
10:39 - Pelosi's visit and China's military response in 2022
11:16 - Civil defense and survival training in Taiwan
14:01 - Taiwan's thriving democracy and civic participation
15:19 - Sunflower protest movement against China trade deal
17:20 - LGBTQ rights and Pride Parade in Taiwan
19:32 - Taiwan's global importance in semiconductor production
22:11 - Art as a coping mechanism for the China threat
24:43 - Taiwan's vibrant food scene and cultural diversity
27:50 - Indigenous tribes and ethnic minorities in Taiwan
31:40 - Hong Kong protests and China's crackdown
33:46 - Taiwan's military preparations against China
38:01 - US commitment to defend Taiwan
42:33 - Taiwan's quest for international recognition
46:33 - Resilience and hope for a peaceful future
48:47 - Conclusion: Taiwan's struggle for freedom and democracy
