Taiwan’s President has argued that it’s ‘impossible’ for Communist China to become their motherland, as Taiwan is older. This statement underscores Taiwan’s staunch maintenance of its distinct cultural and political identity, separate from mainland China. The president’s remark comes amidst growing tensions between the two regions, as China has been increasingly assertive about its claim over Taiwan. However, Taiwan, itself a prosperous democracy, continues to resist these claims and assert its own sovereignty.