Malaysia’s Strategy in the U.S.-China Rivalry

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With China asserting its territorial claims in the South China Sea, territorial disputes have erupted between countries in the region. Malaysia is situated at a strategic corridor in the South China Sea, and the Southeast Asian nation is celebrating its 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China this year. In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we will delve into the impact of Malaysia-China relations. Furthermore, with Malaysia assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN, how will Malaysia play a diplomatic role in the region’s U.S. and China relations? How should Malaysia balance itself amid increasing U.S.-China competition? Our guests are: Lai I-chung - Prospect Foundation President Chen Ming-chi - National Tsing-Hua University Institute of Sociology Associate Professor