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Pro-Taiwanese sentiment (Chinese: 親台派) refer to feelings or attitudes in favor of Taiwan. It should be distinguished from “pro-Republic of China“, as they often appear to be more favorable to Taiwanese national identity (similar position to Pan-Green) than ROC legalism (similar position to Pan-Blue) in cross-strait relations.

By region

Japan

Although “pro-ROC” and “pro-Taiwan” are strictly distinguished today, “pro-Taiwan” meant “pro-ROC” in the period of the KMT one-party system before Taiwan was democratized. At the time, Japanese conservatives generally had figures in favor of the Taiwanese government led by Chiang Kai-shek in an anti-communist stance. Some former Japanese imperial army soldiers became military advisers to the Republic of China Armed Forces (see: 白団);[1] In October 1949, when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) attempted to invade Kinmen, Hiroshi Nemoto and others from the former Japanese army operated and defeated the PLA.[1]

With the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Japan was forced to recognize only one of the governments of Taiwan (ROC) and China (PRC). The outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 greatly worsened the relationship between the PRC and the United States, and Japan chose Taiwan in 1952 to sign the Treaty of Taipei. At that time, Japan was friendly to the Chiang Kai-shek regime because many people respected the generous post-war measures of the Chiang government in mainland ROC right after Japan surrendered. In 1972, Japan established diplomatic relations with China (PRC) and severed ties with Taiwan, but Japan continued [unofficially] friendly relations with Taiwan. In the 21st century, pro-Taiwan factors in Japan mainly advocate “value democracy [ja]” (価値観外交), which focuses on the fact that they see Taiwan as a country that shares liberal democracy like Japan, unlike China, an authoritarianism.

Shintaro Ishihara, then serving as governor of Tokyo, said on May 20, 2000, when he was visiting to attend the inauguration of President Chen Shui-bian: “I think one China, one Taiwan is good” (私は一つの中国, 一つの台湾で良いと思う).[2]

Hong Kong

See also: Anti–People’s Republic of China sentiment § Hong Kong, and Hong Kong nationalism

The Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict and the Umbrella Revolution reminded many Hong Kongers of the February 28 incident and the Sunflower Movement in Taiwan. Some young Hong Kongers have begun to support Hong Kong independence and additionally show a more favorable attitude towards Taiwanese independence.[3][4]

In culture

This paragraph is an excerpt from Taiwanese wave.[]

Taiwanese wave (traditional Chinese: 臺流; pinyin: Táiliú; Japanese: 台流; rōmaji: Tairyū) is a neologism originally coined in Japan to refer to the increase in the popularity of Taiwanese popular culture in the country (including: actors, dramas, music, fashion, films), and to distinguish it from the Korean wave (Korean: 한류; RR: Hallyu) co-existing in Japan.[5] Many Taiwanese dramas, songs as well as idol actors, singers, bands or groups have become popular throughout East Asia and Southeast Asia.[6]

Notable figures

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 中村祐悦著『白団 : 台湾軍を作った日本軍将校たち』芙蓉書房ほか
  2. ^ 日本経済新聞2000年5月21日付
  3. ^ “港大民研發放最新香港民眾身分認同調查結果”. Public Opinion Programme, The University of Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. (10-13/6/2013)
  4. ^ “孔诰峰：香港年轻人「本土认同」超过「大中华认同」”. Radio Free Asia. 2013-06-11. Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.
  5. ^ Pauli (2 February 2010). “Rainie Yang releases Japanese version of “Youth Bucket” that fans do want”. CpopAccess. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2013. The English-based Kpop blogosphere has made it known to western fans of the huge popularity of Kpop over in Japan, but what has not been reported is that Kpop is actually only one of two popular trends going on over in the land of the rising sun. The other trend, of course, is Taiwanese pop. We kid you not, and there’s even a word for it Japanese called 台流 (pronounced Tairyū), which literally means the influx of Taiwanese pop culture in Japan.
  6. ^ Hoài, Phạm (21 April 2014). ““HÀN HÓA” – KỲ TÍCH TỪ CỔ TÍCH DÀNH CHO NGƯỜI LỚN” [”Coreanization” – Miracle in fairy targeting to adults]. Đẹp Magazine. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  7. ^ “Tsai speech should resonate in Prague”. Taipei Times. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024. The pro-Taiwan Czech Pirate Party quit the ruling coalition after significant losses in the regional elections.
  8. ^ “Paraguay’s Taiwan ties safe as ruling party retains presidency”. The Guardian. 1 May 2023.
  9. ^ “Nation remembers Shinzo Abe as a friend of Taiwan”. Taipei Times. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2024. Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, known for his pro-Taiwan stance
  10. ^ “Lend-lease weapons act for defending Taiwan introduced in US Congress”. Taiwan News. 10 March 2023.
  11. ^ “Pro-Taiwan Prague mayor ranks among ‘most powerful people in Europe’“. Taiwan News. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  12. ^ “Japan’s Kishida taps pro-Taiwan MP as new defence minister in cabinet shake-up”. South China Morning Post. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  13. ^ Murakami, Sakura (September 14, 2023). “Japan’s new cabinet reflects PM’s focus on gender and defence”. Reuters. Retrieved May 9, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ^ “Japan’s Kishida taps pro-Taiwan politician as defense minister | Taiwan News | Sep. 14, 2023 15:43”. taiwannews.com.tw. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  15. ^ “Tuvalu parliament picks new PM in potential blow for Taiwan”. Al Jazeera. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  16. ^ “Al Jazeera allegedly shares fake poll claiming Israelis support sexual assaults on terrorists”. The Jerusalem Post. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024. Pro-Taiwan activist Drew Pavlau also shared the screenshot of the Al Jazeera post, accusing the Qatari state-owned media giant of “blood libel.”
  17. ^ “Nancy Pelosi Backs TAIPEI Act”. Taiwan Times. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  18. ^ “Taiwan shows resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty”. East Asia Forum. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  19. ^ “Czech senator visits Taiwan, warns of overreliance on Chinese economy”. Radio Taiwan International. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.