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Either in regards to the current political situation, or for other reasons. What drew you to the idea of living in another country? Do you think whatever benefits it offers are really worth it, or is the grass just greener on the other side of the fence?

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[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I moved to Taiwan asking with my entire family and 2 dogs. It's the best decision of my life. It's a very young democracy and the government really cares about the people.

Anyone can be a business owner and the infrastructure is setup that way. Meet this Hawaiian guy that moved here. He couldn't really find a job since he couldn't speak the language. He decided to buy a food cart for 500usd and sell tacos and burritos downstairs where he lives. This was 3 years ago and this year he opened up a store.

[–] Harbinger01173430@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Taiwan is going to get bombed by china.

Why not another country?

[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Bombing Taiwan defeats like 90% of the purpose of owning Taiwan - the chip fabs.

Hence why the owners have dynamite strapped to them for self destructions.

China would rather take it over the way they took over Hong Kong initially - corruption.

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

China have always controlled HongKong, PLA is literally already there.

[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We are not going to get bombed. At least it's not yet a concern. China needs Taiwan to be the scapegoat. Our tiny island is the reason for their citizens agony, not the PRC.