In an era where international perspectives shape global opinions, misleading narratives can have profound impacts. Brian Hioe’s critique of Hilton Yip's Foreign Policy article demonstrates how selective focuses can distort our understanding of Taiwan’s complex political landscape. Hioe's a
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