Taiwan’s journey to democracy didn’t happen overnight. On today's new episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee sits down with Taipei-based journalist Chris Horton to discuss his new book, Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival. Horton breaks down the complex, often misunderstood history of the island, from 50 years of Japanese modernization to the arrival of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in 1945, and the decades-long wait for the democracy and freedom of speech they were originally promised. Watch the full episode on our channel to understand how Taiwan evolved into an indispensable global player! #Geopolitics #Taiwan #History #StraitForward #japan #ForeignPolicy #china #historyshorts