The Island's Story

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Two Chinas, One Island

Episode Synopsis

After 1949, the Chinese Civil War results in two competing governments, with the Republic of China based in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China on the mainland. Under Chiang Kai-shek and later Chiang Ching-kuo, Taiwan develops as a political and military center amid Cold War tensions. Disputes over sovereignty, diplomatic recognition, and international status define this period.

The Island's Story

Two Chinas, One Island

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