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Spectator Out Loud: Cindy Yu, Mary Wakefield and Natasha Feroze
Jan 13, 2024
This week on the podcast, Cindy Yu discusses the Taiwanese elections. Mary Wakefield talks about the US opioid crisis coming to the UK. Natasha Feroze explores the rise of relationship contracts.
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- The Taiwanese elections highlight the ongoing debate over relations with China and economic ties with different countries.
- The UK is facing a growing opioid crisis fueled by synthetic drugs from China, leading to an increase in overdose deaths and unpreparedness for the crisis.
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Taiwanese Elections and Cross-Strait Relations
The Taiwanese elections have been marked by tensions with China and the involvement of pop stars May Day. The elections have highlighted the ongoing debate over how to handle relations with China, with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) advocating for Taiwanese independence while the Kuomindan (KMT) takes a more pro-Beijing stance. The candidates also differ on economic ties with China, with the KMT supporting a major trade deal while the DPP seeks more deals with Western countries.
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