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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2024 · 1H 9M

US and China: On the Brink of Military Conflict Over Taiwan

from Conversations Among The Ruins · host Charles Erickson

Are we headed towards a war with China How did Taiwan historically surpass China in prosperity, and how has China now surpassed Taiwan in technology and economic growth? What are the implications of China's shift from communism to nationalism and Taiwan's rise of a leftist nationalist party? How has US support for Taiwan's nationalist movements impacted its tensions with China? Why is it important to consider the Taiwanese people's views on independence, and do most support it? How is China's relationship with Taiwan and Hong Kong more complex than often portrayed, and why is animosity unnecessary? What does the US policy of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan mean, and how has it shifted under Biden? How is China's growing military challenging US dominance, particularly with drones and missile defense? What questions are raised about the US government's efficiency and the role of the deep state?

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