The point was that China’s leaders are emotional about it too. They grew up with the same propaganda.

Beijing's interest in Taiwan is not emotional. It's as realist as it gets.

During the Opium Wars, foreign invaders occupied many of the mainland's ocean ports.

Taiwan, as part of the First Island Chain, represents a critical strategic asset for those wishing to control mainland China.

What!!! The average American's views absolutely have a huge impact on foreign policy... Why would you assume it's different in China?