The Grumpy Strategists A Grumpy Strategist meets Taiwan's Australian rep: world health, regional security, economics & trade - Episode 43
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Jun 6, 2025 Douglas Hsu, Taiwan's representative in Australia, highlights Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Assembly and its significant contributions to global health. He discusses how Taiwan's proactive health measures enhance its diplomatic credibility amidst challenges. Hsu also elaborates on the nuances of UN recognition, revealing that Taiwan's status remains unacknowledged in critical resolutions. The conversation touches on Taiwan's vital role in semiconductor manufacturing, its response to China's military intimidation, and ongoing efforts to secure support for trade partnerships like the CPTPP.
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Taiwan's Key Public Health Role
- Taiwan has proven vital in global public health, sharing early COVID-19 data others lacked.
- Taiwan's substantial experience with epidemics like SARS shows its critical role in health security globally.
Taiwan's Inclusion Strengthens WHO
- China's efforts to isolate Taiwan undermine international institutions like WHO.
- Including Taiwan strengthens these bodies and pushes back against Beijing's exclusion tactics.
Taiwan Leading Global Health
- Taiwan has shifted from seeking help to demonstrating global leadership in public health.
- The COVID-19 pandemic proved Taiwan can lead in critical health initiatives.