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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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Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
1 hr 30 min
In this episode of STXY, we sit down with Stephen, who was born in Shanghai in the 1980s, moved to the United States as a child, and eventually repatriated to China in the 2020s. Despite growing up in America, Stephen stayed closely connected to his cultural roots, particularly through language, and brings a perspective shaped by experience on both sides of the Pacific.
We discuss why China is so often understood by outside observers (both pro- and anti-China) through an ideological lens, and why understanding Chinese culture, history, and the way Chinese people think is essential to understanding the country itself.
Our conversation covers additional topics such as the Chinese martial spirit, the nature of Taiwan separatism, and the forces shaping cross-Strait relations. We also examine the decline of dollar hegemony, the changing global financial order, and what these shifts mean for China's rise and the future of the international system.
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