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<p>TOKYO -- In this video, Nikkei Asia opinion editor Andrew Sharp sits down with Chris Horton, who has been a foreign correspondent based in Taipei for a decade, having previously worked in China and Hong Kong. Horton discusses Taiwan's position in the world, the threat it faces from China, and the evolving identity of the people of Taiwan.</p><p>Taiwan's story, Horton argues, is inseparable from the island's transformation into a vibrant democracy and technology powerhouse. Its semiconductor industry underpins the global economy, while its political trajectory has made it a frontline state in the contest between authoritarianism and democracy. Yet, Taiwan's international space remains constrained, with few formal diplomatic allies and constant pressure from Beijing to isolate it further.</p><p>Also a contributor to Nikkei Asia, Horton's latest book is "Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival," published by Macmillan in July.</p>
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