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Dive deep into the Taiwan Strait, a pivotal battleground of the clash between Western hegemony and Eastern resistance, as well as the transition from a fading unipolar world to an emerging multipolar order. Uncover the complexities of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China, contextualizing them within the broader landscape of global politics. Gain a fresh perspective on Taiwan and beyond, distinct from what is typically portrayed in mainstream media.
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's recent visit to the Chinese mainland has garnered attention from all around the world. Despite this, many details of her trip are not being reported in English-language media. Her itinerary, which began in Nanjing, continued in Shanghai, and ended in Beijing, was more than a series of ceremonial stops. Each city reflects a different dimension of cross-strait relations: history, economic exchange, and political power. In this conversation with Carl Zha on his Silk and Steel Podcast, we take a deeper look at what the trip may signal about the evolving political landscape between Taipei and Beijing, the symbolism of Cheng's visit to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, and how shifting geopolitical realities are shaping the choices facing Taiwan today. If you want the context that's missing elsewhere, this is the episode to watch!
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