Lai Ching-te has been listed among Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2024,” notably for his impact on the future of democracy in Asia. In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we look at Lai’s potential cross-strait policies, Taiwan’s domestic challenges, and increasing pressures from China. Additionally, we discuss how the upcoming U.S. elections may affect U.S. relations with Taiwan and its regional neighbors.
Our guests are:
Chenlung Kuo
- Deputy editor-in-chief, United Daily News
Raymond Sung
- Prospect Foundation Vice President
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:15 – Lai Ching-te Among Time 100’s Most Influential Leaders
00:03:00 – Eyes on Taiwan As Lai Confronts Cross-Strait Challenges
00:05:20 – Recent Developments in Taiwan Strait Tensions
00:07:33 – Responses to Lai’s Taiwan-Focused Political Stance
00:11:50 – Will Current U.S.-Taiwan-China Dynamics Persist?
00:15:52 – Impact of Coming U.S. Elections on Taiwan Policy
00:18:22 – Philippine President Marcos Jr.’s Presence on Global Stage
00:24:26 – Chinese Premier Li Qiang Selected Over Xi for Time 100
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