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Lai’s trip had originally been planned for April 22, but it was abruptly postponed after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits for his aircraft. Taiwanese officials blamed Beijing, accusing China of using diplomatic and economic pressure to block the visit. China has not framed it that way, but it thanked the countries involved for upholding the “one-China” principle.

“The next few years will show whether Cheng’s leadership brings renewal or reinforces old divisions. But one thing is clear: my generation will have to decide what kind of democracy we want to protect—and who we trust to lead it.”

A generational divide around the issue of Taiwanese sovereignty is clear, but is it irreconcilable? Haru Shih (KAS, Grade 9) investigates whether young people believe, as President Donald Trump, recently said, that “Taiwan is Taiwan”.