Rupert Wingfield-Hayes
BBC's Asia correspondent based in Taiwan. Provides on-the-ground perspective on Taiwanese politics and its relations with China and the US.
Best podcasts with Rupert Wingfield-Hayes
Ranked by the Snipd community
Nov 14, 2024 • 34min
The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on US relations with China and East Asia
Jim McGregor, a Greater China expert and former Dow Jones head, joins Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, BBC's Asia correspondent in Taiwan, and Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute, to discuss the potential impact of Donald Trump's re-election on US-China relations. They explore the risks of new trade tariffs and how Trump's unpredictability might empower China in the South China Sea and towards Taiwan. The conversation also highlights Taiwan's defense spending amid external pressures and the intricate dynamics influencing North Korea's relationship with China.
Aug 14, 2024 • 38min
Global Tensions 2: China, Taiwan and the South China Sea
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.
