China launched its Joint Sword 2024B large-scale military drills around Taiwan shortly after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gave a speech for the country’s National Day. In his address, Lai said that the People’s Republic of China (PRC), referring to China, and the Republic of China (R.O.C.), Taiwan’s official name, are not subordinate to each other. Taiwan’s Presidential Office responded to China’s military drills, calling on Beijing to “cease its military provocations that undermine regional security.” In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we examine the messages within Lai Ching-te's National Day speech, the extent of China’s Joint Sword-2024B exercises, and how Taiwan should respond to China’s actions. Furthermore, we look at ASEAN’s annual summit, where the leaders of ASEAN, Japan, China, and the U.S. gathered to discuss issues in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
Our guests are:
Charles Wu
- National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy Professor and Chair
Wu Chien-huei
- Academia Sinica Institute of European and American Studies Research Fellow
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