Cross-Strait Tensions 2025: Can Xi’s Reunification Dream Become Reality?

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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)