Welcome to the May 26th episode of “News Insight,” where today’s guests include Ming Juzheng, honorary professor of Political Science at National Taiwan University, senior political and economic commentator Wu Jialong, and host Zhang Dongxu.
Today’s focus: Will defending Taiwan along the lines of the US mainland? Real national interest is the key! Launching a comprehensive confrontation with China in terms of currency, military, and technology hegemony! Is China’s “anti-Taiwan independence” just a bluff in the dark? A new form of US-China military race?
President Trump and Vice President Pence’s speeches at military academies hinted at the US military’s operational strategy – are they preparing to stay out of the Taiwan Strait dispute or focusing more on it?
Some Chinese scholars put forward the so-called four “dangerous perceptions” about Taiwan – is this a new wave of cognitive warfare? Meanwhile, US think tanks suggest different scenarios of how countries might react and four key structural factors influencing these reactions.
How is Trump reshaping the geopolitical landscape? During Trump’s Middle East visit, Indian Prime Minister Modi visited France – how should the trilateral relationship between the US, India, and Europe be interpreted? Where does the US-China confrontation stand?
President Trump’s recent speech at West Point Military Academy has sparked speculation. Vice President Pence, at a naval academy graduation ceremony, mentioned that the Trump administration will no longer engage in “aimless” military missions or get caught in endless conflicts.
These remarks have led to various speculations. Is the US returning to isolationism? Does this mean the US will not intervene in Taiwan Strait affairs?
What are Professor Ming Juzheng’s thoughts on these perspectives? How should we interpret the implications of Trump and Pence’s statements, as discussed by Teacher Wu Jialong?
During China’s recent “10th Taiwan Strait Observation Conference,” scholars within the Chinese regime presented four dangerous perceptions that may impact peace in the Taiwan Strait.
What are Professor Ming Juzheng’s views on this issue?
Trump recently announced tariffs on iPhones and all mobile phone manufacturers, while also proposing tariffs on the EU. How do we observe the attitudes between the US and Europe in light of these developments?
On May 21, the CNAS released a report suggesting that a sudden event in Taiwan could reshape security in the Indo-Pacific region and worldwide.
Do you agree with the observations in this report, Professor Ming Juzheng?
Professor Ming Juzheng previously analyzed Trump’s geopolitical strategies, including his actions towards Russia and India. How should we interpret Trump’s recent moves in the Middle East and the interactions between India and Europe?
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