Lin Fei-fan

Lin Fei-fan, former Deputy Secretary General of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party and Sunflower Movement leader, joins Lu Yeh-chung, a diplomacy professor, to dissect Taiwan's upcoming presidential election. They discuss the implications of a three-party race and the KMT-TPP alliance's collapse. The conversation explores differing views on cross-strait relations, the importance of identity, and domestic issues like economic growth and employment. They also debate balancing military and tech investments for national security amidst increasing regional tensions.

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.