The sense of a collective Taiwanese identity has continued to increase despite fluctuations in support for pro-independence political parties.

Taiwanese identity has been enjoying a tailwind of popular support in recent years, especially among native Taiwanese once suppressed by the Nationalists.

But the Taiwanese identity is far more complex than songs and flags.

Lin's research has been used in recent years to promote the Taiwanese Independence movement and to build an independent Taiwanese identity.

His films constitute a running commentary on Taiwanese identity, while drawing deeply on classical Chinese art.

Thus, Legacy struck a deep chord and left an indelible mark in Taiwan as people searched intensely for their Taiwanese identity.

The resulting 228 Incident became a pivotal event in the shaping of modern Taiwanese identity.

In their work they sought to carry forward this distinct Taiwanese cultural identity that existed apart from the colonizing efforts of China and Japan.

Wu's work delves deeply into Taiwanese identity as he attempts to reveal its hybrid nature.

It has traditionally been associated with strong advocacy of human rights and a distinct Taiwanese identity, including promotion of de jure Taiwan independence.