Lily Ottinger, managing editor and Taipei correspondent for ChinaTalk, chats with Noah Smith about urgent geopolitical matters. They delve into how Trump's potential second term could shift Asian dynamics, especially with tech sectors influencing policy. The conversation touches on nuclear arms, particularly Japan and South Korea's security needs, and Taiwan’s historical nuclear ambitions. They also analyze China's economic stagnation and the impact of debt deflation, offering insights into the island's defense strategies and future economic prospects.