ANALYSIS: Why is Taiwan so important to Chinese President Xi Jinping ?
Xi was once best known for being anti-corruption and pro-people. People referred to the President as Xi Dada — Uncle Xi — with a sense of respect and closeness.
Uyghurs and pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong and Taiwan have always been seen by Beijing as separatist forces under Western influence. Since then, Beijing has hardened its stance on Taiwan even further, withdrawing a commitment not to send troops or administrators to the island after taking it back.For the majority of Taiwan's 23 million people, he would become the man who stole the democracy and freedom they had enjoyed for decades.
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