The Conversation:

Dr. Jia-hao Hsu is professor of political science.  We discussed cross-straits relations including: ECFA, 'One China' policy, 'the mainland',  and the Taiwanese fraud suspects arrested in the Philippines issue and its relation to Taiwanese identity.

Questions:

Has Taiwan realigned its definition of the 'One China' policy to fit China's definition?

What is the significance of Taiwanese using the term 'the Mainland'?

Was the deportation of the Taiwanese fraud suspects from the Philippines a result of the 'One China' policy or a matter of convenience since their crimes were committed in China?

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