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I just mean that it seems to be the overwhelming opinion of natives of the land in question believe Taiwan to be an independent country. And if that IS what they want, then we have an obligation to respect it, out of a principle of national self-determination.
This is much more true for Taiwan than it is for secessionist groups in countries such as Thailand or East Timor, because the land is already succinctly divided, has a long history of self government, and is already in possession of a democratic freely elected government and administration sytem.