The literature on "identity" from Gontram Herb

Review the literature on "identity" from Gontram Herb, Pablo Vila, and David Thelon and apply them to analyze how a Taiwanese national identity (as distinct form an ethnic Chinese identity) developed over time. On the question of trade, you could apply the concept of a borderless world. You could ask if the bordered world of national identities (PRC and Taiwan) will over time undermine the economic relationship or whether the economic relationship will lead both sides to reduce political tensions.