Taiwanese novel wins International Booker Prize, reigniting identity debate

A Taiwanese novel, "Taiwan Travelogue" by Yang Shuang-zi, has won the International Booker Prize, sparking discussions about Taiwan's identity and history. The novel, set during Japanese rule in 1938, explores themes of power, memory, and identity through the lens of a Japanese novelist and her Taiwanese interpreter. Its success comes at a politically sensitive time, as differing historical interpretations influence cross-strait relations and Beijing's claims over Taiwan. AI

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