https://time.com/collection/finding-hope-coronavirus-pandemic/5820596/taiwan-coronavirus-lessons/
Taiwan is an island of resilience.
Centuries of hardship have compelled our society to cope, adapt, and
survive trying circumstances. We have found ways to persevere through
difficult times together as a nation, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no
different. Despite the virus’s highly infectious nature and our
proximity to its source, we have prevented a major outbreak. As of April
14, we have had fewer than 400 confirmed cases.
Because of China, Taiwan is much like Israel used to be: a prosperous democracy with a potential to be a much bigger player in the world but which has been isolated and boycotted due to quisling desires to appease its greatest enemy.
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