Host: Albert Chiu
Although New Zealand has not historically been a major political player in East Asia, this Pacific country of 5.2 million has recently increased its involvement in the region. Specifically, Wellington has established stronger political and defense ties with Manila, as the Philippines seeks to fend off China’s increasingly aggressive behavior in the South China Sea. What factors are leading New Zealand to get involved now? Why did Wellington choose the Philippines? And what does this mean for Taiwan? In this episode, we discuss New Zealand’s internal and external politics, its recent actions in the Indo-Pacific region, and how Taiwan is adapting to these geopolitical shifts.
Our guests:
Liu Fu-Kuo
- National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Research Fellow
Yen Chen-shen
- National Chengchi University Political Science Professor
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