

Why Americans SHOULD Care About Taiwan with Lin Fei-fan
Dec 3, 2024
Lin Fei-fan, former Deputy Secretary-General of the DPP and a key figure in Taiwan's 2014 Sunflower Movement, discusses the significance of Taiwan in the global landscape. He highlights the resilience of Taiwan’s defense against potential Chinese aggression and stress the importance of U.S. support. The conversation also touches on the unique cultural aspects of Taiwanese society compared to the U.S., underscoring the need to preserve Taiwanese identity amid rising immigration. Lin emphasizes the urgency for international cooperation in maintaining peace in the region.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Taiwan: A Beacon of Democracy and Its Struggles
01:36 • 11min
Border Security and Strategic Deterrents: A Hypothetical Approach
12:21 • 2min
Understanding Taiwan's Porcupine Defense Strategy
14:26 • 3min
Taiwan's Defense and U.S. Commitment in Geopolitical Landscape
17:33 • 2min
Cultural Contrasts: Taiwan vs. U.S.
19:24 • 4min
Taiwan's Preparedness and Defense Strategies
23:29 • 15min
Civility and Cultural Contrasts: Taiwan and the U.S.
38:28 • 23min
Exploring Social Cohesion and Immigration
01:01:39 • 18min