On Taiwan’s baseball glorious moment, its relationship appears to play—and may already be playing—this critical role. Darwin Hsieh notes in his column that sports remind us of our best selves and share the “Taiwan story.” While this story may be idealized, that is precisely the point. Its purpose is not to recreate historical events but to remind us of what we have achieved together and inspire the belief that we can succeed again, even amid disputes, confusion, and challenges.