Thoughts?

Is this imperialism by China, a country which is supposed to be left-wing? Leftists are normally anti-imperialism. Wouldn’t it be better to let Taiwan democratically decide whether they want to be part of China or not?

  • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    More than the KMT or TPP certainly. Taiwan only legalized same sex couples in 2019, after repeated populist opposition campaigns and defiance of court orders.

    But, more pressing, do you think homeless LGBTQ people want to live under a government that denies them rights to the barest essentials of survival?

    Social conservative politics dominates the Pacific Rim. It isn’t unique to any single country. Economic progressivism is where you find the sharpest divide.

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      6 hours ago

      You understand Taiwan is by far more liberal on LGBT rights than China, right? When did China legalise same-sex marriage? Or any of the rights granted to LGBT people in China?

      Do you think LGBT people in Sweden or Canada would prefer the social and legal situation of LGBT rights and expression in China as compared to their countries?

      Also, where is your data that homelessness is more prominent in China than Taiwan?

      Moreover, do you think journalists, activists in Taiwan, etc want to live under a one-party state where all dissent against the CCP is curated?

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        5 hours ago

        You understand Taiwan is by far more liberal on LGBT rights than China, right?

        They’ve had a liberal turn with the DDP. That’s coming to an end. The '24 election introduced a reactionary majority in Parliament.

        Taiwan’s Conservatives are in ascendence, and the island is taking a reactionary turn.

        Also, where is your data that homelessness is more prominent in China than Taiwan?

        I’ve already been linking you sources and you’ve been ignoring them.

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          4 hours ago

          What legislation is planned that will somehow roll back LGBT rights in Taiwan to be equivalent to the PRC?

          Your source did not compare homelessness and poverty rates in China as compared to Taiwan.