EPISODE · Jul 5, 2021 · 32 MIN
CHINA | S05 06 - Are the 'drums of war' beating over Taiwan?
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For months commentators and politicians in Australia have been talking about one of the most frightening topics imaginable — a war between the United States and China over the island of Taiwan.It's the last frozen remnant of a hundred year old Civil War — two governments both claiming to be the legitimate rulers of China, separated by 100 miles of ocean.In this episode, we explain the bizarre story which led to the current tension, and look at what might happen next.Guests:Katherine Wei, Taiwan Correspondent, The Straits TimesMalcolm Turnbull, former Australian Prime MinisterDr Helen Sham-ho OAM, first Chinese-born MP in an Australian parliament
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For months commentators and politicians in Australia have been talking about one of the most frightening topics imaginable — a war between the United States and China over the island of Taiwan. It's the last frozen remnant of a hundred year old Civil War — two governments both claiming to be the legitimate rulers of China, separated by 100 miles of ocean. In this episode, we explain the bizarre story which led to the current tension, and look at what might happen next. Guests: Katherine Wei, Taiwan Correspondent, The Straits Times Malcolm Turnbull, former Australian Prime Minister Dr Helen Sham-ho OAM, first Chinese-born MP in an Australian parliament
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CHINA | S05 06 - Are the 'drums of war' beating over Taiwan?
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