China Insider | KMT Leader Cheng Li-wun Visits Beijing, China's Lessons from the US-Iran Conflict, 47th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act

About this episode

This episode discusses China's peace strategy towards Taiwan, the impact of the US-Iran conflict on China's international stance, and the significance of the Taiwan Relations Act on its 47th anniversary.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews China’s planned peace offensive toward Taiwan ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit, and how this strategy may impact talks between the two countries’ leaders. Next, Miles dives into the latest developments from the US-Iran war and discusses how nearly six weeks of conflict have affected China’s approach to international affairs. Finally, we observe the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and review the importance of the landmark legislation governing unofficial US relations with Taiwan. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute’s China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.

People in this episode

Host: Miles Yu

Topics covered

• China-Taiwan relations
• US-Iran conflict
• Taiwan Relations Act
• international affairs
• peace strategy
• Trump-Xi Summit

Keywords

• China
• Taiwan
• US-Iran conflict
• Taiwan Relations Act
• international relations
• peace offensive
• Trump-Xi Summit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hudson Institute

Places: Taiwan, China, US, Iran

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