This is brought up often on discussions about Taiwan and China. To be clear, the vast majority of politicians in Taiwan do not actually believe they wield power over mainland China. That Taiwan still calls itself “Republic of China” is because mainland China has made it clear that a name change would be seen as a Declaration of Independence and a trigger for war.
The situation is akin to someone held hostage at gunpoint telling you they’re fine.
The situation is akin to someone held hostage at gunpoint telling you they’re fine.