The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
S1-E4 - Mao Really Wants Taiwan - and a Taiwanese Spy Almost Gave it to Him!
Sep 16, 2021
Explore Mao Zedong's ambition to conquer Taiwan, the story of a Taiwanese spy who almost gave Taiwan to Mao, Jankai Shek's strategy to regain control from the communists, and Mao's determination to invade Taiwan despite the obstacles he faces.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Tai Xiaothen's Story and Mao's Personality Traits
03:07 • 9min
Resistance and Retreat: Jankai Shek's Last Days in China
11:59 • 2min
The Abandonment and Espionage in Taiwan
13:47 • 7min
Mao's Plans for Invading Taiwan and the Interruption of the Korean War
20:29 • 3min