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What do Chinese people think of Taiwan?
Why is there a difference in opinion?
It largely stems from the complicated history between China and Taiwan. Taiwan was ruled by China's Qing Dynasty until 1895, when it was ceded to Japan. After World War II, Taiwan was returned to China, but the Chinese Civil War led to the establishment of the separate government in Taiwan. Since then, Taiwan has functioned independently of mainland China, which has created political tensions and differing opinions among Chinese people.