To intervene in Hong Kong would embarrass a China keen to persuade Taiwan that Chinese promises of autonomy mean what they say.

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Mr. Lin has thus far managed to steer clear of controversy by giving a nod to both his Taiwan and Chinese heritage, but if history is any guide, Mr. Lin's politicization is unlikely to stop there.

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Taiwan residents write Chinese using traditional characters, while mainlanders prefer simplified forms adopted in 1951.

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