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State of Asia
China and Taiwan: Engage or Deter?
Jan 25, 2024
Experts debate the best approach to prevent further aggression from China against Taiwan, whether through strong military deterrence or diplomatic engagement. The chapters explore topics such as defending Taiwan's democracy, the failure of previous engagement strategies, the debate between engagement and deterrence, and the importance of Taiwan's determination and military power.
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- Diplomatic engagement can offer substantial and less provocative ways to help Taiwan, by involving them in global circuits and integrating them into global networks.
- Engaging with China has proven ineffective in resolving the Taiwan issue, and a strong and clear military stance is necessary to protect Taiwan's security.
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Diplomatic engagement is crucial for resolving the Taiwan issue and preventing conflict
The podcast explores the importance of diplomatic engagement as a means of resolving the Taiwan issue and preventing military conflict with China. The speaker argues that while military deterrence is important, diplomatic engagement can offer more substantial and less provocative ways to help Taiwan. They suggest involving Taiwan in global circuits to showcase its capacity to contribute to universal public goods. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the need for economic transformations that integrate Taiwan into global networks, reducing economic dependence on China. Finally, they propose allowing Taiwan to participate in international organizations, even without statehood, to share experiences and contribute to global health, security, and environmental concerns.
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