Actually the US giving technology to Taiwan is not necessarily a bad thing for China. There are many "patriots" in Taiwan (that's what they call them anyway). And of course there are those motivated by money as well. And many Taiwanese businesses are increasingly having stronger ties to the mainland. The point is I imagine that any technology the US gives Taiwan will inevitably make it to China.
I think the pro-independence President of Taiwan just got elected on the smallest of margins. Judging by this and talk I had with (pro-independence) Taiwanese, those in favour of reunion and those opposed are about 50-50, with those who are descended from the pre-Chiang inhabitants mostly opposed. Let's not forget, many of those who came with Chiang left behind families in the mainland. Their "home towns" are in mainland China as well as large numbers of relatives and of course the graves of their fathers and grandfathers (this is important in China). I imagine the younger generation finds these ties less strongly, but they are still there and for the older generation in particular they most feel the loss. I know many overseas Chinese still keep ties with their hometowns even if they can't go and visit.
I think the pro-independence President of Taiwan just got elected on the smallest of margins. Judging by this and talk I had with (pro-independence) Taiwanese, those in favour of reunion and those opposed are about 50-50, with those who are descended from the pre-Chiang inhabitants mostly opposed. Let's not forget, many of those who came with Chiang left behind families in the mainland. Their "home towns" are in mainland China as well as large numbers of relatives and of course the graves of their fathers and grandfathers (this is important in China). I imagine the younger generation finds these ties less strongly, but they are still there and for the older generation in particular they most feel the loss. I know many overseas Chinese still keep ties with their hometowns even if they can't go and visit.