Somaliland–Taiwan Relations: Cooperation Born of Shared Values and Aspirations
Introduction As is widely known, Taiwan and Somaliland share many commonalities in terms of political and strategic circumstances. This article will deeply examine the historical background of both entities, the opportunities they share, how they can cooperate in the future, how they can jointly overcome political challenges, what economic benefits they can share, and more. Taiwan: History, Strengths, and Strategic Relevance Taiwan is an island located in East Asia, east of China. Its capital is Taipei, with a population of over 23 million. In the 17th century, Taiwan was occupied by Dutch colonisers, followed by the Qing Dynasty of China in 1683. In 1895, following the First Sino-Japanese War, Taiwan was ceded to Japan and remained under Japanese rule until 1945. After Japan's defeat in World War II, Taiwan was handed back to China. However, in 1949, the Kuomintang (KMT), having lost the Chinese civil war, fled to Taiwan and established a separate government claimi...