Elaine Lin: How a Chinese pirate’s son muddled Taiwanese identity. In 1661, the first Chinese general seized #Taiwan, replacing its inhabitants with his army’s descendants. Now, his legacy is used to support the Chinese unification narrative.

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https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/how-a-chinese-pirates-son-muddled

How a Chinese pirate’s son muddled Taiwanese identity

In 1661, the first Chinese general seized Taiwan, replacing its inhabitants with his army’s descendants. Now, his legacy is used to support the Chinese unification narrative.

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