Political Expert Responds to Internet Claims About Taiwan - Now You Know - EP1
Is Taiwan part of China? Will China invade Taiwan, and if so, when? Has China really benefited from its Belt and Road Initiative? We know you have questions, and Taiwan's experts have answers! In the first episode of our brand-new series "Now You Know," Ronan Fu of Academia Sinica's Institute of Political Science responds to bold claims and hot takes from the internet to get to the heart of Taiwan's greatest national security concerns. Experts and commentators across the globe are constantly speculating about Taiwan's future, but to understand which factors and events are most significant, you need to go to the source: Taiwan. Taiwan political expert Ronan Fu breaks down major claims you've heard online and in the media, to clarify where Taiwan really stands. Do Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's speeches really have the power to trigger a Chinese attack? How important is semiconductor giant TSMC to Taiwan's national security? Is Taiwan's so-called "silicon shield" a real factor in preventing Chinese aggression? Find out how resilient Taiwan's national security really is in this episode of "Now You Know"! "Now You Know: Taiwan's Resilience" is a four-episode series where experts react to claims from online comments, news headlines and AI-generated responses about Taiwan's defense strategies, digital security and international standing. From military preparedness to countering fake news, each episode unpacks a key aspect of Taiwan's resilience amidst much speculation and hearsay. Watch the full series soon on our channel!










