When I grew up, in Taiwan, the Korean War was seen as a good war, where America protected Asia. It was sort of an extension of World War II. And it was, of course, the peak of the Cold War. People in Taiwan were generally proAmerican. The Korean War made Japan. And then the Vietnam War made Taiwan. There is some truth to that.

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The quote highlights the perspective of the speaker who grew up in Taiwan during a time when the Korean War was viewed positively. They mention that, given the historical context of World War II and the height of the Cold War, the war was seen as America protecting Asia. The quote also suggests that the Korean War played a significant role in Japan's rise as a powerful nation. Additionally, it suggests that the Vietnam War had a similar effect on Taiwan, implying that it played a role in Taiwan's development or growth in some way.

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