China promises ‘heavy price’ for blocking reunification as US, Japan hold drills - eviltoast
  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Could someone please explain the difference between “(re)unification” and “illegal annection” to the Chinese?

    • taanegl@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      It’s colonial language. Basically “reunification” translates into “expanding the central kingdom” - because the CPC wants to expand the central kingdom, i.e China.