The Diplomat Follow Kinmen: The Sleepy Fishing Island That Could Be East Asia’s Biggest Flashpoint The island, administered by Taipei but just 2 miles from the mainland, has a culture and lifestyle all its own. https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/kinmen-the-sleepy-fishing-island-that-could-be-east-asias-biggest-flashpoint/ thediplomat.com