US–China–Taiwan Explained

President Trump says he’ll soon decide what to do about US weapons sales to Taiwan - and that decision matters far beyond the island itself. In this episode, I break down the full story: how the Chinese Civil War created two rival governments, why the US recognised Beijing in the 1970s while continuing to support Taiwan unofficially, and what the “Six Assurances” mean today. I explain why Taiwan is so important: Economically Geopolitically Reputationally If during the Cold War the US prioritised Europe, today the strategic focus is the Indo-Pacific - and Taiwan is central to that shift. Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis — without the noise. You can email me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.