Channel Title: Taiwan Talks Channel Description: Taiwan Talks is the flagship current affairs show of TaiwanPlus. Taiwan Talks analyzes the latest global developments from a Taiwan perspective. The program covers a wide range of topics from geopolitics on the most recent pressing issues in the Indo-Pacific; local and regional financial markets and its impact on the global economy; technology, innovation and industrial trends to pressing environmental and social movements that shake our world today. With a combination of local and well respected guests from all different time zones, Taiwan Talks delivers in-depth diverse views from different political spectrums, ideologies, professions, and expertise so its viewers can have a broad picture of what is happening in Taiwan and the region in an increasingly interconnected world. The program’s guests include current government officials, policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, renowned correspondents, academics, researchers, economists, innovators, social movement leaders, and more. <video> Will Trump’s Chip Policies Impact TSMC’s U.S. Operations? | Taiwan Talks Description: Will the U.S. enforce harsher economic measures against China after Donald Trump takes office for a second time? How will it affect TSMC's U.S. deployment and overall operations? Watch the analysis from our guests Jonah Cheng and Rocky L. Uriankhai. </video> <video> What's Behind Trump's Greenland Obsession? | Taiwan Talks EP545 Description: Along with the Panama Canal, Donald Trump said that the U.S. owning and controlling Greenland was an “absolute necessity.” In his first term, Trump raised his intention to buy the autonomous territory of Greenland, an offer that was rejected by Denmark. Despite being 900 miles from the Arctic Circle, China has declared itself a “near-Arctic state.” According to the U.S.’s 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region, over the past decade, the PRC has “doubled its investments, with a focus on critical mineral extraction; expanded its scientific activities; and used these scientific engagements to conduct dual-use research with intelligence or military applications in the Arctic.” However, China’s attempts to gain a presence on Greenland, one of the gateways to the Arctic region, appear to have been stymied by the U.S. and Denmark. Our guests: Eugene Chausovsky -New Lines Institute Analytical Development and Training Senior Director Raymond Sung -Vice President of the Prospect Foundation Eric “Boomer” Chang -Asia Pacific Peace Research Institute Director of Technology Strategy Chapters 00:00:00 Arctic Tensions Rise Over Greenland 00:01:17 Greenland’s Role in U.S. Strategy 00:10:04 China Aims for Arctic Presence 00:16:53 Sovereignty Debate Over Trump’s Words 00:21:23 Energy Resilience Key for Taiwan </video> <video> BrahMos: Will Vietnam Join Philippines in Second Purchase Amid China Tensions? | Taiwan Talks EP540 Description: Indian media reports Vietnam is in the final stages of clinching a deal for India’s BrahMos missile, which would make it the second acquisition in the South China Sea after the Philippines. Earlier, Beijing accused Manila of undermining peace if it didn’t remove the Typhon missile system currently stationed on the Philippines. What would Vietnam's acquisition of the BrahMos mean for the South China Sea, and what role does China’s aggressive behavior and massive military buildup play? Our guests: Arthur Ding - National Chengchi University Professor Emeritus Brian Hioe - New Bloom Magazine Founding Editor Chapters 00:00:00 – Hanoi, Manila vs. China tensions 00:01:16 – Hanoi joining Manila on BrahMos? 00:05:32 – BrahMos and Typhon: range details 00:12:09 – Closer Vietnam-India relations: why? 00:18:09 – Defense base: sovereignty’s backbone? </video> <video> Jasmine Lee: Donald Trump Is 'Unpredictable' | Taiwan Talks Shorts Description: </video> <video> Biden Tightens AI Chip Rules on China: Shaking Up TSMC and Beyond | Taiwan Talks EP542 Description: The U.S. is poised to tighten its chip restrictions on China once more. In one of his final acts as president, Joe Biden is set to announce new curbs on the export of advanced chips to China, particularly those used in AI. The U.S. will expand the scope of its manufacturing process controls from the current 7-nanometer advanced node to the 16-nanometer mature node. This move will pose significant challenges for foundries like TSMC as they face increased difficulties securing Chinese orders. Our guests are: Jonah Cheng - J and J Investment Founder and CIO Rocky L. Uriankhai - SciTech Power Research CEO Chapters 00:00:00 – Biden's stricter chip rules for China 00:00:50 – Biden’s rules hit China’s chip flow 00:01:13 – Impact of new chip regulations 00:03:57 – Will AI chip bans reshape the market? 00:07:45 – Can China’s chip industry endure bans? 00:14:23 – U.S.-China chip tensions: What’s next? 00:18:39 – Rapidus targets TSMC's market share 00:19:06 – Is Rapidus a real rival to TSMC? 00:21:51 – What TSMC’s global expansion means #TSMC #Rapidus #Nvidia #USChinaRelations #Semiconductor #Biden #ChipWar #TechGeopolitics #TechCompetition #ChipBan #AIChips #GlobalChipTrends #SemiconductorIndustry #AdvancedChips #USChipPolicy #TaiwanTalks </video> <video> Philippines Faces Down China's 'Monster' Ship | Taiwan Talks EP544 Description: China has begun 2025 with a near continuous presence of its 165-meter “monster” coast guard ship in the Philippine’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the Philippine coast of Zambales. A further 60 to 70 nautical miles to the west is Scarborough Shoal, seized by China in 2012, but located within Manila's EEZ. The West Philippine Coast Guard says Beijing seeks to “normalize” its presence in this area and thereby change the status quo. In this show, South China Sea expert, Liu Fu-kuo, said that Chinese reports show it plans to militarize Scarborough Shoal to enhance the feature's strategic value, with Beijing waiting for an appropriate time. Our guests: Liu Fu-kuo - National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Research Fellow Ronan Fu - Academia Sinica Institute of Political Science Assistant Research Fellow Chapters 00:00:00 Ongoing China-Philippines tensions 00:00:47 China ‘monster’ ship in Manila’s EEZ 00:11:51 Who controls Scarborough Shoal? 00:19:18 Chinese spy drone suspicions grow </video> <video> U.S.-China Relations in 2025: Are Trump’s Tariffs Sparking a New Trade War? | Taiwan Talks EP543 Description: As 2025 begins, concerns are growing about the potential return of the “Trump tariffs” in the U.S., with Donald Trump set to retake office soon. Some analysts predict that if the president-elect enacts a similar trade policy, China's economic growth rate drop to around 1% by 2035, potentially with a significant impact on the global economy. Our guests are: William Vocke - Western Pacific Fellowship Project Vice President Jasmine Lee - U.S.-Taiwan Watch Co-Editor Chapters 00:00:00 – Trump tariffs risk China’s growth 00:00:42 – Trump tariffs hit China, Mexico, Canada 00:00:58 – U.S.-China ties: What’s next in 2025 00:04:47 – Is Trump’s tariff strategy showing results? 00:07:42 – What are Trump’s true intentions? 00:09:43 – Are U.S. and China pushing boundaries? 00:12:47 – Taiwan delegation at Trump inauguration 00:13:01 – Can Taiwan overcome its political divide? 00:17:12 – Can Han boost Taiwan’s position abroad? 00:18:55 – Taiwan’s foreign policy: More flexibility? 00:22:58 – How can Taiwan safeguard its interests? #TrumpTariffs #USChinaRelations #GlobalEconomy #ChinaUSTrade #EconomicGrowth #TaiwanDiplomacy #TrumpInauguration #TradeWar2025 #GlobalPolitics #TrumpPolicies #TaiwanDelegation #TaiwanPresidentLai #XiJinping #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #TaiwanTalks </video> <video> Analysis: Vietnam Seeks Deeper Ties With India | Taiwan Talks Description: Why is Vietnam seeking deeper ties with India? Is Vietnam’s planned purchase of India’s BrahMos missile system a sign of India’s rising status in regional security? Our guests Arthur Ding and Brian Hioe share their views. </video> <video> Trump to Increase U.S.-China Competition Amid Tariffs? | Taiwan Talks EP541 Description: Since Donald Trump assumed the U.S. presidency, the promises he made during his campaign and his policy proposals have faced scrutiny over whether they will be realized. Trump has already announced plans to impose tariffs not just on rivals like China, but also on allies, including Mexico and Canada. Meanwhile, he’s been vague about how the U.S. might respond to a potential Taiwan contingency. In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we delve into Trump’s overall strategy for his new administration. Furthermore, we explore whether Trump can maintain his campaign promises and discuss his reluctance in stating whether the U.S. would intervene in any Taiwan contingency. Our guests are: Tang Shao-cheng - Asia Pacific Research Foundation President Charles Wu - National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy Professor and Chair Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:51 – Trump Seeking Tariffs Despite Inflation Risk 00:07:49 – How Will Trump Tariffs Impact China? 00:11:40 – China’s Growing Global Market Share 00:13:53 – How Does Overproduction Affect China? 00:16:24 – Can Tariffs Weaken Chinese Competitiveness? 00:21:04 – Trump’s Stance on Birthright Citizenship 00:24:42 – What Is Trump’s Stance on Taiwan? </video> <video> Hanoi and Manila Face China Tensions | Taiwan Talks Shorts Description: </video> <video> Analysis: Rising Tensions over Scarborough Shoal | Taiwan Talks Description: Why is Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea claimed by both China and the Philippines? Liu Fu-kuo, research fellow at National Chengchi University's Institute of International Relations, explains from a historical context. </video> <video> Analysis: U.S.-China Relations After Trump’s Inauguration | Taiwan Talks Description: As Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president for the second time, our guests William Vocke, vice president of the Western Pacific Fellowship Project, and Jasmine Lee, co-editor of U.S.-Taiwan Watch, share their insights on potential changes in U.S.-China relations. </video> <video> Analysis: Taiwan's Delegation to Trump’s Inauguration | Taiwan Talks Description: Taiwan is sending a delegation led by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu and seven lawmakers to the U.S. to attend Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Watch our guests William Vocke and Jasmine Lee discuss why they both consider this a “positive move” for U.S.-Taiwan relations. </video> <video> Cross-Strait Tensions 2025: Can Xi’s Reunification Dream Become Reality? | Taiwan Talks EP546 Description: On the final day of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the concept of “one family across the Taiwan Strait” and “reunification of the motherland” in his New Year’s address. The Wall Street Journal reported that this is Xi's attempt to solidify domestic confidence in economic transformation and resistance to foreign pressure. The next day, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te proposed in his New Year’s speech the concept of “Taiwan is brave”, highlighting Taiwan’s resilience and glory. What new chapter will cross-strait relations will open in 2025? With President Trump taking office, what are the key focal points of U.S.-China-Taiwan interactions? Our guests are: Yen-Pin Su - National Chengchi University Department of Political Science Professor Jiho Chang - Keelung City Councilor (DPP) Chapters 00:00:00 – Cross-Strait Future: Xi vs. Lai's Vision 00:01:02 – Xi Stands Firm on Unification Goals 00:01:22 – Xi’s Remarks: A Signal to the World 00:04:39 – Lai Stands Firm on Defense Commitment 00:05:15 – Is Lai Sending a Message to the U.S.? 00:09:15 – Lai’s Defense Moves: A U.S. Connection? 00:12:03 – How Taiwan Can Strengthen Its Defense? 00:14:25 – Can Lai and Xi Open a Dialogue? 00:17:20 – Uncertainty in China’s Reply to Trump 00:17:50 – Will Trump’s Strategy with Xi Pay Off? 00:23:33 – Xi’s Plan for U.S.-China Relations </video> <video> What Makes Greenland Crucial for the U.S.? | Taiwan Talks Shorts Description: </video>

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Taiwan Talks is the flagship current affairs show of TaiwanPlus. Taiwan Talks analyzes the latest global developments from a Taiwan perspective.

The program covers a wide range of topics from geopolitics on the most recent pressing issues in the Indo-Pacific; local and regional financial markets and its impact on the global economy; technology, innovation and industrial trends to pressing environmental and social movements that shake our world today. With a combination of local and well respected guests from all different time zones, Taiwan Talks delivers in-depth diverse views from different political spectrums, ideologies, professions, and expertise so its viewers can have a broad picture of what is happening in Taiwan and the region in an increasingly interconnected world.

The program’s guests include current government officials, policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, renowned correspondents, academics, researchers, economists, innovators, social movement leaders, and more.

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