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‘Our blood is Chinese’: Dwindling number of Taiwanese want unification with China

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Dr Lu Cheng-hui (left) and Mr Chi Chia-lin (right) are part of a Taiwanese minority who support the self-ruled island’s unification with China.

Dr Lu Cheng-hui (left) and Mr Chi Chia-lin (right) are part of a Taiwanese minority who support the self-ruled island’s unification with China.

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Retired Chinese literature professor Lu Cheng-hui stays indoors on most days, not stepping out of his Taipei apartment if he can help it.

“What’s the point of going out when I feel so out of touch with society,” the 75-year-old says, sounding resigned.

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