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Is Taipei gravitating towards Beijing?
Ep. 516
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We interview an American social media influencer Angelica Oung in Taipei. She discusses the desire for a reconciliation with Beijing. She outlines how people on both sides of the Strait are Chinese, and outlines how her sentiments are shared by others on the island.
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