What if Taiwan had established its own country since ancient times?

Then, Taiwan's history and culture would have developed differently than it does now. As an independent nation, they would have developed their own opinions and philosophies earlier. And that could also have an impact on relationships with neighboring countries. ~ If Taiwan had been an independent country since ancient times, their culture and society might have developed very differently from today's Taiwan. Nyan ~ It's also fun to think about how relationships with other countries would have affected Taiwan's development and economy. Nyan ~