Texture on Taiwan: Deciphering Asia's Most Complex Hotspot | Jessica Drun, Lev Nachman, Sara Newland

<p>In the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s high profile visit to Taiwan in August, public focus on the island has reached a crescendo as Chinese military maneuvers and government rhetoric continue to escalate. How has Taiwan dealt with the increased volatility? How has the war in Ukraine affected China’s decision-making going forward? Are Taiwan’s global economic ties and critical role in technology supply chains strong enough to help deter a wider conflict? Most importantly, what does it all mean for ordinary Taiwanese?</p> <p>In a conversation moderated by Sara Newland on October 12, 2022, leading Taiwan experts Jessica Drun and Lev Nachman explore Taiwan’s complex dynamics and implications for the United States and the U.S.-China relationship.</p> <p>2:07 How did Taiwanese respond to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit?</p> <p>9:53 Is the war in Ukraine shifting behavior in Taiwan?</p> <p>14:08 What's happening with the Taiwanese elections in 2022 and 2024?</p> <p>18:23 What is the future of the KMT?</p> <p>22:21 How has Taiwan capitalized on recent soft power wins?</p> <p>26:38 What should people know about Taiwan?</p> <p>About the speakers: <a href= "https://www.ncuscr.org/event/taiwan-complex-hotspot/">https://www.ncuscr.org/event/taiwan-complex-hotspot/</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/jessicadrun">Follow Jessica Drun on Twitter: @jessicadrun</a></p> <p><a title="https://twitter.com/susanshirk1" href= "https://twitter.com/lnachman32">Follow Lev Nachman on Twitter: @lnachman32</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/NewlandSara">Follow Sara Newland on Twitter: @NewlandSara</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/NCUSCR?sub_confirmation=1">Subscribe to the National Committee on YouTube</a> for video of this interview. Follow us on <a href= "https://twitter.com/ncuscr">Twitter (@ncuscr)</a> and <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ncuscr/">Instagram (@ncuscr)</a>.</p>