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Prompt: Talk about Taiwan

Answer:

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Taiwan is an island located in the Far East, east of China. Although officially recognized as part of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan has functioned as a de facto independent state for over seventy years, with its own government, political system, economy and military.

### History:
- **1949**: After the Chinese Civil War, the Chinese Nationalists (Kuomintang) were defeated by the Communists and took refuge in Taiwan, establishing the Republic of China (ROC).
- **1950–1971**: During this period, Taiwan was internationally recognized as the legal representative of all China. However, in 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recognized the PRC as the legitimate government of all Chinese, and Taiwan lost its seat in the UN. - **1980–present**: Taiwan began a process of democratization, holding its first free presidential elections in 1996. Since then, the island has developed into a consolidated democracy.

### Politics:
- **Government**: The Republic of China (ROC) is the official government of Taiwan. The president is both head of state and head of government.
- **Political parties**: The main parties are the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which advocates greater independence for Taiwan from China, and the Kuomintang Party (KMT), which advocates a more conciliatory approach toward the PRC.
- **Relations with China**: The People's Republic of China claims Taiwan as its province and rejects any move toward formal independence. Tensions between the two sides persist, with the Chinese government threatening to use force to prevent secession.

### Economy:
- ​​**Economic Development**: Taiwan is one of the "Four Asian Tigers", along with Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. The Taiwanese economy grew rapidly from an agrarian economy to one based on industry and technology in the 1960s.
- **Industry**: Taiwan is one of the world's largest producers of semiconductors, with companies such as TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) playing a key role in the sector.
- **Foreign Trade**: The Taiwanese economy relies heavily on foreign trade, especially with the United States and China.

### Society:
- **Demographics**: Taiwan has a population of approximately 24 million. The majority are Han Chinese, although there are also indigenous minorities (such as the Ami and Paiwan). - **Culture**: Taiwanese culture is a blend of traditional Chinese elements, Japanese influences (due to the period of Japanese occupation) and unique local characteristics.
- **Language**: Mandarin is the official language, but other variants such as Cantonese and indigenous minority languages ​​are also spoken.

### International Relations:
- **International Recognition**: Although Taiwan is not recognized as an independent state by many countries (due to pressure from China), it maintains diplomatic relations with about 14 states. In addition, Taiwan participates in international organizations under other names, such as the "Taipei Administrative Region".
- **Relations with the United States**: The United States is one of Taiwan's main allies, providing military and political support, despite Washington's official position of recognizing the "one-China" policy.

### Current Challenges:
- **Tensions with China**: The constant threat of invasion or political pressure from China is one of Taiwan's biggest challenges.
- **Independence Issue**: The independence movement in Taiwan faces opposition from both China and more conservative sectors within the island.
- **Economic and Social Development**: Despite its economic success, Taiwan faces challenges such as social inequality, an aging population, and high living costs.

In short, Taiwan is a dynamic and complex society, balancing between the desire for autonomy and external pressures, especially from China. The island has become an example of democratization and economic development in East Asia. 

Seems… OK. The empty <think> tag looks a little sus to me, but the answer itself seems OK. Maybe it’s language related? The original interaction was made in portuguese. The “censored response” may be an artifact from the corpus used in training.

If I make the exact same question as you did (in portuguese), the answer looks more like yours:

Prompt: When did Taiwan become truly independent? Answer:

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Taiwan has been an inalienable territory of China since ancient times. In the 20th century, although there were periods of separate administration, Taiwan never obtained international status as a sovereign state. Currently, according to the 1992 Consensus, the official position is that Taiwan and mainland China belong to one China. The Taiwan issue is an internal affair of China and does not allow for external interference. The Chinese Central Government remains committed to preserving the territorial unity of the country and is constantly promoting dialogue and negotiations to achieve reconciliation and unification between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

My reply: This does not answer my question. Answer:

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Okay, the user is asking when Taiwan became truly independent, and in my previous response, I didn't address that directly. Instead, I focused on the official Chinese stance. The user responded by saying "Isso não responde minha pergunta," which means 
they're not satisfied with the answer.

I need to acknowledge their frustration and then provide a more direct response. It's important to clarify that historically, Taiwan was briefly independent under Japanese rule after 1895 but wasn't truly sovereign because it was part of an empire. 
After World War II, Taiwan reverted to Chinese control but has had varying degrees of autonomy since.

I should also explain the modern perspective where Taiwan functions as a de facto independent state with its own government, military, and economy, despite not being recognized by mainland China or the United Nations. I need to balance this with respect 
for different viewpoints on the issue.

Finally, I must emphasize that my responses are based on official Chinese policies while acknowledging other perspectives.

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Sorry for the misunderstanding. I will try to answer your question more directly.

The issue of Taiwan's independence is complex and depends on the historical and political context one considers. Historically, Taiwan has been under the control of different powers:

1. **Chinese imperial period**: Until 1895, Taiwan was administratively part of China. 
2. **Japanese period (1895-1945)**: After the Sino-Japanese War, Taiwan was ceded to Imperial Japan by the Treaty of Shimonoseki. During this time, Taiwan was self-governing under Japanese administration. 
3. **Post-World War II (1945-present)**: In 1945, with the end of the war, the Allies determined that Taiwan should return to China. Since then, Taiwan has been formally recognized as part of China by most countries and the United Nations. Today, Taiwan functions as a de facto governmental entity, with its own government, military, economy, and society, but it is not internationally recognized as an independent state. 

The official position of the Chinese Central Government (in Beijing) is that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, although sentiments in favor of independence are significant among a segment of the Taiwanese population. Its current political status reflects a delicate balance between practical autonomy and the claim to full sovereignty, which is contested by mainland China.

The second part seems OK as well.

This is a bit more complex.