The historical circumstances of HK and Taiwan are nothing alike. Furthermore, the mainland communist party doesn't have any sway on Taiwanese politics, as far as I can tell ...other than as a common nemesis to unite against in relation to any issues that could affect the island's autonomy.
Closer coordination and cooperation in a socioeconomic context? Also on the table.
But _integration_ with the communist PRC? Uhmm... yeah no, that's a pretty disingenuous characterization of the KMT side of Taiwanese politics.
China wants more of these people and are actively employing soft power in Taiwan to convert more to their side. I'm not sure what the intended time frame for success is, but China is in this for the long-haul.
Perhaps if things goes China's way, the PRC can strike a deal with the KMT for some sort of local governance, likely along with a name and flag change - or a third party could rise up and supplant KMT. Of course, either situation would kill off the DPP.
No, what I find highly implausible is the notion that such an extreme "unification at any costs" ideology has any significant popular support. More so still in the aftermath of the PRC's recent suppressive tactics in Hong Kong.
I'm sure the scenarios you hint at are indeed explored at great lengths among Beijing-funded think tank strategists, but I can't see Xi & co being naive enough to elevate such an approach as their most viable course of action.
https://www.worldstopexports.com/taiwans-top-import-partners...
(I believe even South Korea and Japan export more to PRC than they do to USA)
https://www.worldstopexports.com/taiwans-top-import-partners...
(I believe even South Korea and Japan export more to PRC than they do to USA)
What is your point?