The Briefing Room Global Tensions 2: China, Taiwan and the South China Sea
Aug 14, 2024
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, a BBC Asia correspondent in Taipei, joins experts Amanda Hsiao, a Senior Analyst for China, Dr. Lauren Dickey, a Taiwan analyst, and Shashank Joshi, the defence editor at The Economist. Together, they navigate the complexities of China’s push for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan. They discuss Taiwan’s crucial role in semiconductor production, the historical claims fueling tensions, and the intricate military dynamics involved. The conversation also addresses strategies for countering Chinese blockades and the geopolitical implications in the South China Sea.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tensions in the South China Sea
01:36 • 5min
Historical Claims and Sovereignty: Taiwan and China
06:52 • 2min
Understanding Taiwan's Complex International Legal Status
09:00 • 4min
China-Taiwan Tensions: Historical Perspectives and Military Dynamics
12:32 • 16min
Strategies for Counteracting Blockades in East Asia
28:49 • 2min
Tensions in the South China Sea
30:30 • 8min
Geopolitical Dynamics: China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea
38:34 • 2min