Do the Taiwan people lack confidence in the economy?
The policies of political isolation has limited the vision of the people. In their eyes, the outside world is full of threats instead of opportunities. If they have an international vision, public opinion would not be isolated in the localism and public confidence will soar instead. The Taiwan people need to show confidence and strength, not fear and cowardice towards the world and China. Right now, you have a democratic system and the rule of law; freedom of speech, information and religion; complete and powerful spontaneously emerging civic organizations; a social structure based upon moral strength and trust; a decent educational system; these excellent conditions should give you confidence. Just imagine when Taiwan becomes connected closely to the mainland markets. In all of Greater China, not even Hong Kong has your advantageous qualities. Hong Kong does not have your technological base and they do not have your democratic system. When that day arrives, how can Taiwan not be the c
