225: Taiwan's Thriving Democracy
Asia Rising
English - July 19, 2024 05:58 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsPolitics News asia china japan la trobe university indonesia korea north korea south korea india Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Taiwan recently saw a peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-Te, who was elected to office in January.
President Lai’s election continues the pro-democracy stance of Taiwan, and in his inaugural speech he called on neighbouring China to cease its acts of intimidation and to “choose dialogue over confrontation.”
China responded by holding a simulated blockade of Taiwan, complete with imagery boasting its ability to reign missiles down on the island.
Guest: Kevin Magee (Former Australian Representative to Taiwan)
Recorded on 19th June, 2024.