If You're Listening Is China’s plan to invade Taiwan inevitable?
Nov 26, 2025
The discussion dives into the presence of 5,000 Chinese spies in Taiwan and the tensions building around potential military action. Insights into Xi Jinping's complex narrative of 'peaceful reunification' reveal the contradictions of enforcing agreements. The podcast outlines China's military maneuvers, infiltration tactics, and the propaganda war being waged against Taiwan. Meanwhile, Taiwan's resilience is highlighted as citizens and their government push back against Beijing’s influence, showcasing their determination for independence.
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Diablo Coach Turned Spy
- A Taiwanese Diablo coach was convicted for spying and paid about $195,000 to recruit military personnel for China.
- Matt Bevan uses this 'Agent Diablo 7' story to show creative and surprising recruitment tactics by Chinese intelligence.
The Beiping Model As A Template
- The CCP's 'Beiping method' combined infiltration, intimidation, propaganda and negotiated surrender to take cities without major fighting.
- Matt Bevan explains Beijing views that model as a blueprint for pressuring Taiwan toward 'peaceful' reunification.
Constant Military Signalling
- China has spent decades building forces and conducts near-constant exercises, flights and missile tests around Taiwan to intimidate and signal capability.
- These actions mirror 'parading troops around the walls' to soften resistance before any coercive action.