Taiwan and East Timor

Once in a while, there are friendly supporters around the world to speak up for Taiwan. This isolated island country is not only famous for its achievement and reputation in technology but also for its status of continuing embattles with China.

I'd like to record these supportive voices coming from every corner of the world.

I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor. The headline reads-

Taiwan's history - and destiny - of freedom from China.

It is written by Bruce Jacobs, a professor of Asian Languages and Studies and director of the Taiwan Research Unit at Monash University in Melbourne.



I found his comparison in East Timor and Taiwan very interesting. He said that East Timor is probably one of the closest parallels to Taiwan for its history of fighting for independent from Indonesia. After the fall of Indonesian President Suharto, East Timorese people finally gain the right to vote on their future.



How did China see this?

While East Timor was controlled by Indonesia, China criticized such
"splittist" movements as the call for East Timorese independence. But
after East Timor's referendum, China was the very first nation to
recognize its independence. The parallels between Taiwan and East
Timor, as well as China's support of East Timor's independence, need
more emphasis in international relations.

Yes, the world is watching and wary of the possibility of China swallowing Taiwan.



What about us?











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