How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history

Taiwan’s first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited debate over the island’s shifting identity, with its portrayal of a distinctly Taiwanese historical experience at odds with narratives long promoted by Beijing. The attention surrounding Taiwan Travelogue comes at a sensitive time in cross-strait relations, as rival interpretations of Taiwan’s history increasingly shape public discussion over the island’s future and its relationship with mainland China. Set in Japanese-ruled... [Image text:] supported by nomonc ooker 2026 Bukhman Philanthropies BEYOND BORD 10 ou ntemafiond looker Taiwan P026 Travelogue Yang Sbuang-si Taiwan Travelogue pies Yang Sbuang-zi OND pportedb.