The fact that Taiwan isn't mentioned in either the article or the referenced study speaks volumes.
Hong Kong and Taiwan are the primary opposition point for anti-CCP and represent Xi's primary failures in soft power policy.
It's kinda shocking too, since his predecessors were masters. 100 year strategy thrown in the sea for a dick measuring contest in one city.
Xi shat the bed 2012, and now everyone paying attention knows his government's guarantee's aren't worth the paper and ink of printing.
Most US kids think Taiwan is another country. If China invades they will be the enemy.