Will China invade Taiwan? | Life in Taiwan

[@康安樂]

When I lived in Taiwan (U.S citizen) on study abroad last year, I remember feeling extremely safe. There was only one concern around last October where planes were in Taiwanese airspace, but I barley noticed if we are being honest. On top of that, I remember the concern from people at my internship as I was there when the Israel-Gaza conflict started that Taiwan could be next. I think a very valuable lesson I learned about news came from this time. In Taiwan, I heard from news and people that a "Night of Rage" was happening in the US, and that people were advised to stay home on a certain weekend because riots were occurring in nearly every major city. I worriedly called home and my family (who live near a large city) told me they had no idea what I was talking about and that such demonstrations didn't happen. I think in Taiwan the news about the US was dramatized, and in the US the news about Taiwan is often dramatized. This is why I ask my friends in Taiwan about the concerning news I learn in the US. I am planning on moving back to Taiwan in a year, trying to get an English teaching gig from Fulbright Fellowship, and I am not scared about the possibility of invasion from 中国 to 台湾 , albeit when I first saw the "Air Defense Shelter" signs in Taipei, I did get nervous.

[@ryfree]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me and my channel. I agree with you that the media (of most countries probably but at least the ones that I've lived in) often dramatize the news. I wish you all the best in securing your gig in Taiwan.

[@Diana_Free]

I like how you shared all the local opinions as well as your own. Wow, their bootcamp seems so much more tame. I didn’t realize you lived so close to a military base. Your friend had a good point, but it’s good that your not letting fear rule your life. It’s crazy how you came back to the US for a short visit and the political climate has gotten drastically worse.

[@ryfree]

Thank you Diana! Yes, my friend's point really opened my eyes up to that scary possibility but I'll probably still lease my apartment for another year as I just don't want to start acting out of fear (unless I see some strong signs). But I forgot to mention that that friend was also eyeing my TV and furniture and asking me if she could have it if I had to flee to America. Oh what a funny woman lol. Yes, since I've returned I've been hearing both sides of the political spectrum spout their slogans at me and I'm kinda glad I'll be escaping it in a few days. Hope all is well with you and Corwin :)

[@Diana_Free]

@@ryfree Yeah, I think it’s too soon to do anything too drastic. Haha, trying to freak you out so she can have your stuff. Oh gosh, that’s not cool. Yes, you’re very lucky, lol 😆 I hope you have a safe flight back. Thanks bro! I hope you have a great rest of your week :)

[@paulwang1508]

If you have been to Israel, you should really enjoy Jeffrey D. Schwartz Community Center. A beautiful building with all the things a Jewish person would need to live a Jewish life. Pretty please do a video on this place when you are back in Taiwan.

[@ryfree]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'm sure it's a very nice place to visit! Thanks for watching as well my friend.

[@figgettit]

sounds like you dont read

[@ryfree]

I read a bit! I mentioned I wasn't the best informed yet wanted to share the opinions of the locals I've talked to as well as what I've experienced personally on this topic. If you were looking for an analyst, you clicked on the wrong video.

[@chipwhitley]

Ryan is actually very well read. I recommend watching his videos where he breaks down poetry. The one on Wallace Stevens is excellent!