In the shadow of the superpower next door, Taiwan stands at the epicenter of a brewing geopolitical storm. As tensions surge, local musicians are amplifying calls for independence, national identity, and resistance to both internal and external authoritarianism. But with the lucrative allure of the Chinese mainland's fanbase swaying some artists, a sharp divide has emerged in the music scene. Can the artists calling for an independent Taiwan get their voices heard above the growing cacophony of noise? #sponsored Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - Subscribe to VICE News here: Check out VICE News for more: Follow VICE News here: TikTok: @vicenews?lang=en Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: More vid
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