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TaiwanPlus POINT

The first ever current affairs program on TaiwanPlus, discussing key socio-political points of the week.

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TaiwanPlus POINT "Mr. Taiwan" Peter Kurz
In the very first episode of TaiwanPlus Point we invite Peter Kurz aka Mr. Taiwan to analyze the country’s economic and stock market outlook in the second half of 2022 while the wo
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TaiwanPlus POINT: How Long Can Peace Be Maintained in the Taiwan Strait?
Legislator Lo Chih-cheng and Cross-Strait Analyst Stephen Tan discuss the significance of the wave of senior U.S. officials visiting Taiwan and the implications on Taiwan’s securit
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TaiwanPlus POINT: Amb. Stanton Shares How Should Taiwan Defend Itself?
As Biden Visits Asia, the U.S. and China Contend Over Taiwan Strategy? How should Taiwan defend itself? If a crisis breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, will the U.S. really send troo
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TaiwanPlus POINT: How Effective is the Quad Alliance?
Biden’s Asia trip strengthens alliances in uniting Japan and South Korea against China! Charles Wu, associate professor at National Chengchi University’s Department of Diplomacy,
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TaiwanPlus POINT: Is Xi Jinping’s Power Struggle Intensifying?
Following China's harsh COVID policy, rumors have emerged that Xi Jinping’s grip on power may be at stake. Will Xi be able to secure a third term at the CCP's 20th National Congres
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TaiwanPlus POINT: Soaring Unicorns will be the New Business Battlefield
In this episode, we talk about why international investors are increasingly focusing on Taiwanese startups. Which startups are the best investments in Taiwan? The pandemic has driv
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Does the Shangri-La Dialogue Mark the Start of an Asian Arms Race?
China Defense Minister Wei Fenghe's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue that its nuclear weapons development are for self-defense have raised eyebrows around the world. Were there a
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Vast Business Opportunities in the Pink Economy as Taiwan Leads Asia
June is Global LGBT+ Pride Month. In 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia and the 27th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Often symbolized by the rainbow

Japan's Critical Role in a Chinese Attack

Published 07/29/2022 16:31

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Kosuke Takahashi, Japan military expert and Janes Defence Weekly Correspondent based in Tokyo speaks with Rath Wang on what the passing of ex-Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe means to the region and the importance of Japan and the U.S. in a Taiwan contingency. For the full TaiwanPlus POINT episode, watch here: https://www.taiwanplus.com/originals/220727015?returnUrl=/

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TaiwanPlus POINT: How Long Can Peace Be Maintained in the Taiwan Strait?

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TaiwanPlus POINT: Amb. Stanton Shares How Should Taiwan Defend Itself?

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TaiwanPlus POINT: How Effective is the Quad Alliance?

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TaiwanPlus POINT: Is Xi Jinping’s Power Struggle Intensifying?

TaiwanPlus POINT: Is Xi Jinping’s Power Struggle Intensifying?

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TaiwanPlus POINT: Soaring Unicorns will be the New Business Battlefield

TaiwanPlus POINT: Soaring Unicorns will be the New Business Battlefield

In this episode, we talk about why international investors are increasingly focusing on Taiwanese startups. Which startups are the best investments in Taiwan? The pandemic has driv

Does the Shangri-La Dialogue Mark the Start of an Asian Arms Race?

Does the Shangri-La Dialogue Mark the Start of an Asian Arms Race?

China Defense Minister Wei Fenghe's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue that its nuclear weapons development are for self-defense have raised eyebrows around the world. Were there a

Vast Business Opportunities in the Pink Economy as Taiwan Leads Asia

Vast Business Opportunities in the Pink Economy as Taiwan Leads Asia

June is Global LGBT+ Pride Month. In 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia and the 27th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Often symbolized by the rainbow

Nathan Law: 2nd NSL Anniversary Marks Rapid Destruction of Hong Kong Freedoms

Nathan Law: 2nd NSL Anniversary Marks Rapid Destruction of Hong Kong Freedoms

July 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover and two full years since the Chinese government imposed a wide-ranging national security law on Hong Kong. In seeking a th

The Secret Power Behind Taiwan’s Parliament-led WHA Delegation

The Secret Power Behind Taiwan’s Parliament-led WHA Delegation

Apart from Biden’s three openly supportive remarks for Taiwan in 2022, the U.S. President also rallied support for Taiwan’s WHA participation last May. Amid rising U.S.-China tensi

How Taiwan's Semiconductor, EV, and Hydro Energy Industries Lure France

How Taiwan's Semiconductor, EV, and Hydro Energy Industries Lure France

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to build up a local semiconductor force. Is France attracting Taiwanese semiconductor know-how? The increased tensions in the Taiwan Stra

How Can Taiwan Adapt to Globalization 2.0 in the Face of Global Inflation

How Can Taiwan Adapt to Globalization 2.0 in the Face of Global Inflation

Host: Catherine Lu, Rath Wang The U.S. Consumer Price Index grew at a record rate of 9.1% in June. Is this a sign of inflation reaching its peak? We explore how another rate hike

Kishida’s Dilemma: Continuing Abe’s Taiwan Policy or Warming Up to China?

Kishida’s Dilemma: Continuing Abe’s Taiwan Policy or Warming Up to China?

The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sent a shockwave to the world and Japanese politics. What will the Japan-Taiwan relationship look like after Abe’

“Is the first fight the Endgame!?” Takeaways from the Han Kuang Exercise

“Is the first fight the Endgame!?” Takeaways from the Han Kuang Exercise

How will Taiwan defend itself from China’s large-scale air and navy invasion? Find out how the Taiwan military will defend the country when the capital, Taipei, becomes the primary

Are Taiwan Strait Tensions At Boiling Point as Pelosi Visits Asia?

Are Taiwan Strait Tensions At Boiling Point as Pelosi Visits Asia?

Will the U.S. House Speaker bow to China's pressure and skip Taiwan on her Asia tour, or will she arrive in Taipei unannounced? News of a Pelosi Taiwan visit leaked before Joe Bide

Taiwan awaits consequences in anticipated Pelosi touchdown

Taiwan awaits consequences in anticipated Pelosi touchdown

Host: Yin Khvat, Rath Wang Tune into our discussion from the heart of Taipei as we analyze the consequences of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential Taiwan visit. We bring o

Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Deepens Democratic Alliances

Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Deepens Democratic Alliances

Former U.S. Department of State official Wenchi Yu speaks with Rath Wang about the political and economic implications of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.

Will China’s military action trigger a "Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis?"

Will China’s military action trigger a "Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis?"

China has extended its de facto blockade of Taiwan after 4 days of continuous military exercises. With tensions across the Taiwan Strait escalating, could this become the Fourth Ta

Land of Semiconductors Under Threat

Land of Semiconductors Under Threat

With China's largest military drills taking place within Taiwan's territorial air and maritime space, global business's attention was turned toward the nation's chip industry. We e

Taiwan’s Envoy to Germany on Its Response in a Possible Chinese Attack

Taiwan’s Envoy to Germany on Its Response in a Possible Chinese Attack

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was the first in the West to criticize Chinese aggression on Taiwan at the UN. She further expressed solidarity with the U.S. Will Germany