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00:01:00 Introduction00:11:00 Taiwan’s history and society00:27:58 Q&A00:48:30 International left views on Taiwan and China00:54:20 Q&A01:07:50 The left in Taiwan01:15:45 Q&A01:48:40 Conclusion01:55:13 End
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