Chinese reunification

Demonstrators shout slogans in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on March 30, 2014. Thousands of demonstrators marched the streets to protest against the controversial trade pact with mainland China.

Some Taiwanese see their unwanted future unfolding in Hong Kong

Global Politics

If Taiwan ever reunites with mainland China, it will likely be under a “one country, two systems” policy like the one that governs Hong Kong. But as protests in Hong Kong have expanded and turned violent, demonstrators in Taipei say it’s a warning sign for their island.

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