Podcasts about Taiwan

Charlie takes another hour of questions entirely from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including: -Is the best resolution to the Taiwan issue simply having Taiwan join America? -Why is Nebraska still failing to pass winner-take-all electoral votes? -Can WinRed be trusted as a fundraising tool? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com. Become a member at members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States military is ramping up its presence in Japan, Guam and Hawaii as tensions with China grow over Taiwan. A new documentary reveals how this buildup is affecting local communities. In a region that is also a staging ground for potential conflict, how are some residents pushing back? In this episode: Dan Ming (@DanMing), Evident Media correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Marcos Bartolome, Marina Navarrete, and our guest host, Natasha del Toro. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehra, and Mariana Navarrete. Our guest host is Natasha Del Toro. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Eric and Eliot welcome former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Rush Doshi, Assistant Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University's school of Foreign Service and author of The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order, to discuss their article in the current issue of Foreign Affairs, "Underestimating China: Why America Needs a New Strategy of Allied Scale to Offset Beijing's Enduring Advantages." They discuss China's massive advantages of scale in the strategic competition with the United States and the metrics that can be used to measure it including manufacturing capacity, not only in traditional industries but also in areas like biotechnology and aviation where the U.S. used to have the lead. They note how this translates into military production of ships, ballistic missiles, and drones. While acknowledging ongoing Chinese demographic, economic and environmental problems and continuing U.S. advantages they call for right-setting U.S. understanding of China rather than swinging from defeatism to triumphalism and back again. They examine the prospects for a U.S. led alliance to offset China's scale advantages but argue that it will require a new kind of alliance management by Washington policymakers that they call "capacity-centric statecraft." They also touch on the prospects of conflict over Taiwan in the next 5 years and whether it will take the form of a cross channel invasion or a blockade.

Michael Yon, is a war correspondent, author, and photographer. He talks the noise of Abrego Garcia, Lara Logan's recent trip to Panama, Canada being the biggest threat to America's security, genocide in Ireland, United Nations, Taiwan, Thailand, China, Panama Canal, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   WatchShow Rumble- https://rumble.com/v6scn0h-update-in-panama-and-more-michael-yon.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/9CpnTHcdahc   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Michael X- https://x.com/Michael_Yon Substack- https://michaelyon.substack.com/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/  

Huang Hua Yang is a former farmer and the deepest freediving athlete from the beautiful country of Taiwan. One of the deepest men in the world, he shares his freediving story and philosophy with us.In this episode we discuss:Huayang  joined us from Panglao, Philippines at the time of recording, where he was training for the Asian Freediving Cup.Comparing conditions in Panglao and Taiwan.Donny lived in Taiwan for ten years and started a freediving school there.Huayang was a farmer from the countryside close to Taoyuan, before he came to freediving in 2011.Talking of the beauty of Taiwan's Orchid Island.Shout out to Wayne and Yen at Weirdos Freediving and Wu How at Deep Soul.Huayang took his first freediving course in 2015, possibly one of the first PADI freediving courses.Huayang did his instructor course with JP Francois at Freediving Planet in Moalboal, Philippines.A question from Patreon supporter Tom Way about the freediving scene in Taiwan.Taiwanese diver Haixiang beats Alexey in DNF in competition.About the future of freediving competitions and their taking place in Asia.Huayang's journey to depth and competitions.Shout out to Huayang's coach Theo-Patrick Fourcade.What are the fundamentals of training for freediving for Huayang? How has it changed over time?Does he see any major differences in the training philosophies of Western and Asian freedivers?Comparing different training approaches of different coaches.Different athletes need different approaches.What does it take to dive deeper than 100m?Huayang's experience with lung squeeze and how to avoid it?His experiences with narcosis, how does it feel?The benefits of RV diving for training compressibility.How a week of training looks like for him at the moment.On teaching equalisation to speakers of different languages.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - PATREON EXCLUSIVE CONTENTWhy does he freedive?For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.comFor freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

For a game with drift in the title, the drifting in KartRider: Drift felt terrible. That could be excused if everything else was good to great, but that wasn't the case. Sure, there's a lot of content there, from a large cast of drivers to a decent selection of tracks, but none of that mattered when the game wasn't fun to play, and when you're in a crowded genre full of some very big hitters, you need to be more than fine to stand out. Unfortunately for KartRider: Drift, that never happened. Now KartRider: Drift is dead in all forms except on PC in Korea and Taiwan, so let's toast to it one last time in this here episode of The Last Call. Anyway, that's it and that's all folks. You can get an even more in-depth discussion by listening to the podcast and, if you're feeling extra generous, you can become a patron to show your support for the site, the podcasts, the streaming, the videos, the art, and everything in between--and you'll get a few nice bonuses while you're at it. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to consume any of the content I make and thank you for being a fan. I can't begin to express how much I appreciate each and every one of you. Cheers. Email: atb[at]pixelatedsausage[dot]com - Twitter: @PXSausage Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | YouTube | RSS | Facebook | Twitter

Nach dem Verlust des Partners, nach der Transition zur Trans-Pfarrerin, nach vielen Brüchen im Leben - was gibt Christinnen und Christen die Kraft, neu anzufangen. Ostern ist das zentrale Fest der Christenheit - es geht um Tod und Auferstehung Jesu. Zur DNA des Christentums gehört die Zuversicht. Nicht nur auf ein Leben nach dem Tod. Wir fragen nach bei einer Stuntfrau, die nach dem Verlust von Partner und Beruf ihr Leben neu sortieren musste; bei einem Pfarrer, der nach der Transition nun als Frau vor der Gemeinde steht; bei einem Mann, im Libanon geboren, in Australien aufgewachsen, Professor in Taiwan und heute Pfarrer in Pforzheim. Was bedeutet die Osterbotschaft im Alltag dieser Menschen? Kann sie Mut machen, nach Lebensbrüchen neu zu beginnen?

This week on the Trading Justice Podcast, Matt and Mark Justice break down the déjà vu market we're all living in—tariffs, inflation, Fed indecision… rinse and repeat. But beneath the recycled headlines, the story is starting to shift. Volatility is cooling. Patterns are forming. And the Justice boys are here to walk you through the real signals beneath the noise. They dive deep into SPY's developing setup, Jerome Powell's “no, with an exclamation” moment, and what it means when the Fed officially steps away from the market. Plus, breakdowns on gold, bitcoin, and a packed week of earnings—featuring big names like NVIDIA, Netflix, Taiwan Semiconductor, UnitedHealth, and American Express.

Der Konflikt um Taiwan hat die Volksrepublik China und die USA bereits in der Vergangenheit an den Rand einer militärischen Konfrontation gebracht. Derzeit werden die Spannungen um den Inselstaat vor Chinas Küste wieder heftiger.Warum das so ist und das angesichts der offen zur Schau getragenen Rivalität zwischen Donald Trump und Xi Jinping längst ein Weltproblem ist, erklärt der Sinologe und Buchautor Stephan Thome bei Sebastian Schublach im Karl Renner Institut in einem Gespräch über “schmale Gewässer und gefährliche Strömungen”.Der Buch von Stephan Thome "Schmales Gewässer, gefährliche Strömung. Über den Konflikt in der Taiwanstraße" ist im faltershop erhältlich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Am Osterwochenende geht es bei uns um die ganz großen Fragen. Wird es in absehbarer Zeit Frieden in der Ukraine geben oder sind Donald Trumps groß angekündigten Versprechen bereits Geschichte? Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass es in absehbarer Zeit auch einen Krieg um Taiwan geben wird? Und wie könnte der Handelskrieg zwischen China und den USA abgerüstet werden? Donald Trump, Wladimir Putin und Xi Jinping: wer von ihnen hat die stärksten Nerven, oder besser: Das beste Blatt im globalen Poker um Zölle, die Ukraine und die Rolle der künftigen Führungsmacht? Der Apofika-Presseklub – mit diesen Gästen: Bernhard Zand (DER SPIEGEL), Frederik Pleitgen (CNN) und natürlich unser Host, Markus Feldenkirchen (DER SPIEGEL) Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee

Newt’s guest is Admiral Mark Montgomery, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. They discuss the Chinese Communist Party's potential cyber-enabled economic warfare against Taiwan. He emphasizes the importance of the United States preparing for a cross-strait invasion and the need for a robust shipbuilding capacity to counter China's growing military capabilities. Montgomery also highlights the strategic significance of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and the necessity for the U.S. to support Taiwan's defense. Additionally, he touches on the resilience of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and the critical role of European defense spending. Their conversation concludes with insights into the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the strategic importance of U.S. support for Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While tensions between the United States and China increase, whether China will invade Taiwan remains a major question for American industries. Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, Michael Pillsbury describes the potential military risk China imposes and the challenges of separating the U.S. and Chinese economies.    Michael explains that China has been applying pressure to the U.S. in very knowledgeable, tactical ways, and the U.S. should focus on long-term initiatives to decouple from their markets. He urges the U.S. to take China seriously and invest more time in learning their language and culture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions between the United States and China are escalating. Michael learns from Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis that while the two countries are duking it out over trade and tariffs, less-noticed concerns are taling place in cyberspace, near Taiwan, and at Chinese shipyards. Original air date 17 April 2025.

Today we learn about moon phases with Jerry, ping shows in Taiwan with Raj, and what the boys scored on their SATs. Want more stupid? How about the Kardashian's exes basketball team and accidental racial slurs? OH and birthdays!LINKS:April's full moon is a ‘micromoon.' Here's what that meansLos Angeles news station 'accidentally' posts N-word on XTourist couple caught having sex in the middle of the street in ThailandThe Treehouse is a daily DFW based comedy podcast and radio show. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about current events, stupid news, and the comedy that is their lives. If it's stupid, it's in here.The Treehouse WebsiteDefender OutdoorsCLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners Foundation

Send us a textIn this forward-looking Friday edition of the Customer Success Playbook, Cairo Marsh returns to round out his trilogy of episodes with a critical discussion: can artificial intelligence enhance empathy in customer experience, or does it risk eliminating the human touch? Cairo, Roman, and Kevin dive into the real-world uses of AI in sentiment analysis, automation, and service design, exploring when and how AI tools can be customer-centric rather than just cost-centric. From call centers to cultural nuance, this conversation balances optimism with realism.Detailed Analysis: The final installment in Cairo Marsh's series on the Customer Success Playbook podcast explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and empathetic customer experience. While AI is often championed for its efficiency and cost-saving potential, Cairo is quick to caution that most implementations prioritize business needs over customer value—a misalignment that risks undermining trust.He argues that true empathy-driven AI must empower the customer, not just the brand. The conversation unpacks this idea with practical examples: AI as a helpful tool for low-value, transactional queries ("Did my payment clear?") versus high-emotion, high-stakes moments ("I've been in a car accident"), where human connection is irreplaceable. The team discusses the strategic importance of context in deciding where AI belongs.But the episode doesn't stop at critique. Kevin and Roman offer ideas on human-AI collaboration—pairing agents with AI copilots to enhance real-time service without sacrificing warmth. Cairo reinforces that the real opportunity lies in using AI to support customers on their terms, not as a substitute for authentic engagement.In a surprisingly touching moment, Cairo shares a story from a bank in Taiwan, illustrating that sometimes, the most valuable service is simply human presence. As businesses embrace automation, remembering our innate desire for connection may be the key to designing AI with empathy.This episode challenges us to ask: Is your AI working for you, or for your customers?Now you can interact with us directly by leaving a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/CustomerSuccessPlaybookCheck out https://funnelstory.ai/ for more details about Funnelstory. You can also check out our full video review of the product on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4jChYZBVz2Y.Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.

澎湖花火節 péng hú huā huǒ jié - Penghu International Fireworks Festival開幕 kāi mù - opening; opening ceremony煙火 yān huǒ - fireworks花生漫畫 huā shēng màn huà - Peanuts (comic strip)無人機 wú rén jī - drone造型 zào xíng - design; shape; styling打卡 dǎ kǎ - to check in (at a location); to take and share photos at a popular spot公仔 gōng zǎi - figurine; collectible toy在夜空中飛舞 zài yè kōng zhōng fēi wǔ - to dance in the night sky結合 jié hé - to combine; to integrate潛水 qián shuǐ - diving; snorkeling乘坐 chéng zuò - to ride; to take (a vehicle, boat, etc.)遊艇 yóu tǐng - yacht; cruise boat零死角 líng sǐ jiǎo - 360-degree view; no blind spotsPlanning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me !

A.M. Edition for April 17. Chip giant TSMC beat quarterly earnings estimates today, posting a 60% jump in profits. But can the stars of the semiconductor industry sustain their momentum as Washington limits what can be exported to China and mulls new chip tariffs? UBS head of Taiwan research Randy Abrams weighs in. Plus, Japan and Italy try to find common ground with the White House on trade. And WSJ markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains why the dollar's recent slide is becoming the rest of the world's problem. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWelcome to another unfiltered Ones Ready daily drop, where we scan the Pentagon's inbox so you don't have to. Today's episode is jammed with everything from micro nuclear reactors to the Space Command slap fight, and we even toss in some childcare policy chaos—because why not?Jared breaks down what the Air Force and Space Force are actually up to (spoiler: some of it's impressive, some of it's… less so). Whether it's China's hypersonic flexing, Germany's Starlink breakup, or another case of “Oops, we deleted history” with the Thunderbirds' first female pilot, it's all here. Oh, and did we mention a rocket plant exploded? That happened too.This one's for the curious, the cynical, and everyone wondering what the hell is going on at the Air Force Academy.

There is a blueprint for the way they wanted everything to work out, but those plans have changed. A so called space alien speaks. Channeling thru the CIA spokesthing. Kamala was going to give us aliens, and Trump enlightenment. An observed program we can see. Some people have what we know as empty DNA. What does he say about Jesus Christ? An interstellar social experiment, step six. This guy worked on the Star Trek films. Paledians, hibreds and grays. The entire Taiwan situation is a big show. They are in rogue province limbo. Don't be focusing on other people and not the 40k foot view. The illusion of participation. You are the product. Domination is administered assimilation. You're not living, you're loading. Tier one Chinese shipyards are military. Think carefully about our Taiwan relationship. Bio sensors on the mouse? A controlled narrative with mutual benefits. A calculated performance. A real war would cripple economies. The US sells billions in weapons to Taiwan. The perfect fear feedback loop. Newsom's fake manufacturing. Everyone is an F'g liar. The entire goal of digital bio surveillance in healthcare. The WEF's evil goals. Know when you speak the truth, that nobody wants to hear it. We must decide what role we're playing, and use their governing tools to our own advantage.

For years in U.S. foreign policy circles, discussions of China focused on its growing wealth, power, and ambition, and the fear that it would supplant the United States. But a few years ago, the conversation took a sharp turn. Rather than fixating on China's rise, most analysis began to focus on the country's stagnation and even decline. There were good reasons for this: disappointing post-COVID economic growth, dire demographics, and a foreign policy alienating much of the world. And so a new consensus took hold—that a weakened China might not overtake the United States after all. In a new essay for Foreign Affairs, Kurt Campbell and Rush Doshi argue that this new consensus dangerously underestimates Chinese power and the challenge it represents for U.S. foreign policy. Washington, they warn, is missing Beijing's key strategic advantage—an advantage that only a new approach to alliances will offset. As they write, if America goes it alone, “the contest for the next century will be China's to lose.” Campbell is the chairman and a co-founder of The Asia Group and served as deputy secretary of state and Indo-Pacific coordinator at the National Security Council during the Biden administration. Doshi is an assistant professor at Georgetown University and director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations, and served as deputy senior director for China and Taiwan affairs at the National Security Council during the Biden administration. They joined Dan Kurtz-Phelan on April 14 to discuss the sources of Chinese power, what U.S. observers of China get wrong, and whether the Trump administration has an endgame in its confrontation with Beijing. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

According to host Cliff May, "Mark Montgomery is an admirable admiral. Another adjective I'd use to describe him: peripatetic. Which is a fancy way of saying he's on the road more than Willie Nelson—whom he does not otherwise resemble."Most recently the retired flag officer has been in Lithuania, which on the east shares a border with the Russian vassal state of Belarus, and on the southwest has a border with the Russian oblast of Kaliningrad, which was called Königsberg until Russia took it from Germany following World War II.You start a war and lose that war, you may lose territory. Which is a good segue to Israel, another country Mark has recently visited. Also on the list is Taiwan.And, perhaps most mysteriously, he very recently spent time in an elaborate private wine cellar in California. Which is odd because he's not much of a drinker. It had something to do with a cyber security conference and... The Godfather?So many mysteries, so little time. 

After the “execution-style” murder of Taoyuan Magistrate Liu Pang-yu and half a dozen others at Liu's official residence in November 1996 by assassins deemed connected to the underworld, Taiwan's authorities began getting serious about trying to rid its ranks of those with ties to organized crime – but it's no easy task. A report from that same year found that at least a third of elected officials were part of a system termed “Black Gold,” or put simply: gangsters in government. Links, pics and more at formosafiles.com

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China is determined to reincorporate Taiwan—raising the stakes for countries and for businesses.     By 2027, China could be militarily capable of taking over Taiwan, backed by the world's largest navy and a growing air force. What's next for China-Taiwan relations, and how does their relationship affect Western businesses?     Join Steve Odland and guest Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, senior fellow for national security and managing director of CEO programs at the Council on Foreign Relations, to find out how Taiwan got here, why China could seek to blockade or quarantine Taiwan, and what options are available to the US to deter or counter such threats.    (01:01) China's Military Buildup (03:41) Historical Context of China-Taiwan Relations (04:43) Post-WWII and Civil War Dynamics (07:38) US-China-Taiwan Relations and Policies (09:54) Europe's Stance on Taiwan (12:00) China's Intentions and Taiwan's Response (15:05) Potential Conflict Scenarios (24:02) Business Implications and Conclusion     For more from The Conference Board:  The US-China Trade War Escalates  China, Taiwan, Japan, and the New Administration  The Future of the CHIPS and Science Act 

Tensions between Washington and Beijing threaten the global economy, but could it escalate into a more serious conflict?Nick is joined by former spy Nigel Inkster, now a senior advisor on China and Cybersecurity at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, to discuss whether it risks becoming a new Cold War (2:25).They also talk about what Chinese President Xi Jinping wants (8:31), his desire to achieve “reunification” with Taiwan (16:32) and whether the UK might have to choose between the US and China (28:47).To get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time we release a new episode, and you won't miss our extra bonus episodes either.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley. Digital production was by Izzy Rowley. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

According to host Cliff May, "Mark Montgomery is an admirable admiral. Another adjective I'd use to describe him: peripatetic. Which is a fancy way of saying he's on the road more than Willie Nelson—whom he does not otherwise resemble."Most recently the retired flag officer has been in Lithuania, which on the east shares a border with the Russian vassal state of Belarus, and on the southwest has a border with the Russian oblast of Kaliningrad, which was called Königsberg until Russia took it from Germany following World War II.You start a war and lose that war, you may lose territory. Which is a good segue to Israel, another country Mark has recently visited. Also on the list is Taiwan.And, perhaps most mysteriously, he very recently spent time in an elaborate private wine cellar in California. Which is odd because he's not much of a drinker. It had something to do with a cyber security conference and... The Godfather?So many mysteries, so little time. 

Jerome Powell zit in een spagaat met zijn rentebeleid. Een beleid dat overhoop wordt gegooid door Donald Trump. De baas van de Amerikaanse centrale bank geeft nu openlijk toe dat in écht in een dilemma zit. Hij is bezorgd dat hij binnenkort moet kiezen tussen het beheersen van de inflatie en het ondersteunen van de economische groei. Christine Lagarde (van de Europese Centrale Bank) heeft ook een probleem. De inflatie in Europa is al jarenlang te hoog, maar nu naderen we het punt dat 'ie te laag is. Wij van BNR Beurs zijn de beroerdste niet en kijken deze aflevering hoe die twee centrale bankiers de problemen moeten oplossen. En vooral: wat jij er als belegger van merkt. Dan hoor je ook meer over chipproducent TSMC. Het gerucht ging dat dat bedrijf Intel ging redden, door nauw met ze samen te werken. TSMC helpt Intel nu uit de droom: dat gaat niet gebeuren. Wel laten ze hun aandeelhouders dromen van goede resultaten: ze gaan ondanks de handelsoorlog gewoon hun doelen halen.Over die handelsoorlog gesproken: we hebben het ook over Georgia Meloni. Zij is Europa's geheime wapen. De premier van Italië gaat namelijk in gesprek over de tarieven-tsunami van Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Trump administration's efforts to reorder the trade imbalance have led to a pressure campaign featuring 145% tariffs on China. Beijing has responded with an increase in tariffs on U.S. goods as well as halting the export of rare earth minerals.   FOX News Channel's chief national security correspondent, Jennifer Griffin, explains what the U.S. is doing to be militarily ready to compete with China. She describes the strategic importance of Taiwan and other regional partnerships, all while Chinese leader Xi Jinping looks to shore up his own alliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Allen talks with Craig Singleton, Senior Director for China at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about whether President Trump is locked into an inescapable trade war with China's Xi Jinping. Craig discusses the high-stakes gamble each leader is making, convinced the other will fold first. They explore whether 'strategic decoupling' is now a leading US policy objective, and what it could mean for global supply chains and the future of Taiwan.

Last year I came across an article in the Gothamist titled, A Taiwanese food crawl in the East Village with NYC writer Cathy Erway. I have of course heard of Cathy Erway and her cookbook and thought to myself, Why haven't I had her on Talking Taiwan as a guest yet? For those of you who aren't familiar with Cathy's work, she is a James Beard Award-winning food writer and author based in New York City. Her cookbooks include The Food of Taiwan: Recipes From the Beautiful Island and Win Son Presents: A Taiwanese American Cookbook.   Her cookbook, The Food of Taiwan which was published in 2015 is the first cookbook from a major U.S. publisher to explore the food culture of Taiwan from home-style dishes to authentic street food. We talked about how publishers rejected the cookbook at first and how it eventually got published.   She also has a Facebook page called The Food of Taiwan, and if you're a Taiwanese food lover, I highly recommend liking and following it. On the page, Cathy shares news about Taiwanese food like where to get the best Taiwanese food in and out of Taiwan, and new Taiwanese restaurant openings.   Cathy Erway's journalism has appeared in The New York Times, Food & Wine, Eater, Grub Street, T: The New York Times Style Magazine and more. She is a columnist at TASTE, and received the James Beard Award for Home Cooking journalism in 2019. In 2021, she received the IACP Culinary Award for her column.    This episode is part of the trailblazing Taiwanese women's series sponsored by NATWA the North America Taiwanese Women's Association, which was founded in 1988. To learn more about NATWA visit their website, www.natwa.com.     Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: How Cathy started off writing a blog called Not Eating Out in New York, which led to her first book, The Art of Eating In Cathy's cookbook The Food of Taiwan The article in the Gothamist about Taiwanese restaurants in the East Village Cathy's Facebook page The Food of Taiwan How Cathy has had a Google alert set on the term Taiwanese food for 20 years How things have changed in the 10 years since The Food of Taiwan was published How the owners of Taiwanese restaurants in New York City (Win Son, 886, and Ho Foods) are all friends How Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry has contributed to the interest in Taiwanese cuisine How Cathy learned to cook and her parents' cooking styles How Cathy's family is foodies Cathy's connection to Taiwan What went into creating The Food of Taiwan How the photography of The Food of Taiwan was an important part of the cookbook How The Food of Taiwan got rejected by several publishers How The Food of Taiwan is a snapshot of all the foods in Taiwan including home-style foods and street food, up to 2015, the year it was published How The Food of Taiwan includes foods that are unique to Taiwan How the recipes in The Food of Taiwan suggests substitutions for certain ingredients that might be hard to find How Cathy met Josh Ku and Trigg Brown of Win Son How Cathy collaborated with Josh Ku and Trigg Brown of Win Son on Win Son Presents a Taiwanese American Cookbook How hard it was to convince the editor to publish The Food of Taiwan Other Taiwanese cookbooks that have been written by  Clarissa Wei, Frankie Gaw, Tiffy Chen, and George Lee How Cathy is working on an article about the frozen dumpling business for Taste Topics that Cathy writes about like how tamari is a different product in Japan vs. the U.S. Té Company tea house in the West Village, Yumpling restaurant in Long Island City, Ho Food restaurant in the East Village Cathy's favorite Taiwanese dish is sān bēi jī (three cup chicken) How Taiwanese breakfast foods are now available at Win Son Bakery and Ho Foods   Related Links:    

US equities are mostly lower with S&P futures pointing down 1.49%. US 2-year yield is steady at 3.8% and 10-year down 5 bps to 4.3%. Gold extends to new record high, bitcoin futures down and WTI crude settled slightly down. Both Asian and European equity markets are lower. Hang Seng underperformed and Taiwan was sharply down. China, Japan and South Korea were also weaker. European indices are pointing down around 1%. White House formally launched national security probes into pharmaceuticals and semis, paving the way for new sectoral tariffs. However, move had been widely telegraphed and market has seemingly been more focused on recent off-ramps. In addition, with US and Japan set to talk trade this week, some thoughts bar for early deals with key allies may be low. Companies mentioned: Datagroup, SPX Technologies, NVIDIA Corp, ASML Holdings

HRL Laboratories and Boeing have completed the construction of their joint quantum entanglement swapping satellite. Officials from the US and the Republic of Korea have held the fourth U.S.-ROK Civil Space Dialogue. Chunghwa Telecom has signed an agreement with US satellite provider Astranis to bring a dedicated microGEO satellite to Taiwan, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading HRL Laboratories and Boeing Achieve Key Milestone in Quantum Entanglement Swapping Satellite Mission Joint Statement from the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea at the United States-Republic of Korea Civil Space Dialogue  Chunghwa Telecom and Astranis Sign Strategic Agreement to Launch Taiwan's First Dedicated Satellite China prepares to launch Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship - CGTN Space Systems Command and U.K. Space Command foster international collaboration with first-ever civilian exchange program space position- Space Systems Command  Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement – The White House Decision to Move U.S. Space Command HQ to Alabama Expected Soon – SpacePolicyOnline.com Space Force ‘Meadowlands' jammer ready for formal testing T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Diamond to Screen We sat down with actor and stuntman Joe Daru to discuss his work on the hit Peacock series Long Bright River. Along the way, however, we talked about his origin story and why Baseball means so much to him. We talked with Joe about his dual citizenship that allows him to represent Taiwan in the Asian Games for Baseball, his stuntwork, his acting, and much, much more! Stick around to find out songs and books Joe recommends and even what his favorite dinosaur is! For more on Joe Daru, please visit the following - Instagram - @joedaru @framedbyaxia YouTube - ⁨@AxiA⁩ For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Semiconductors are under pressure after Nvidia (NVDA) reveals a $5.5B charge from new export restrictions. The company's H20 A.I. chip reportedly was used in China's DeepSeek research, and this charge is weighing on NVDA shares. Kim Forrest joins Diane King Hall to discuss the wider scope of the U.S. and China trade war and what it means for semiconductors. She discusses the issues of building fabrication and manufacturing facilities outside of Taiwan. Kim also looks at ASML earnings and previews TSMC (TSM) ahead of its report.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Could Trump's tariffs push China to the brink and trigger the next global crisis? In this must-watch conversation, market strategist Ed Yardeni joins James Connor to break down the explosive mix of politics, policy, and market volatility shaping 2025. Yardeni explains why he believes U.S. stocks may have already bottomed, why gold is back in favor, and how Trump's trade agenda could have massive unintended consequences, including rising tension with China and the risk of conflict over Taiwan. Yardeni unpacks: Why April's lows may mark the bottom for U.S. equities Why today's extreme fear may be a contrarian buy signal How Trump's tariff policy could spark geopolitical shockwaves Why China-Taiwan tensions are heating up The legal battles challenging Trump's trade authority Why central banks (and Yardeni) are now backing gold His revised S&P 500 target and earnings forecast for 2025 The emotional swing from American exceptionalism to global pessimism Whether we're headed for a recession or something worse How North American energy dominance could provide a long-term edge Yardeni also weighs in on warnings from Ray Dalio, the actions of Warren Buffett, and the lawsuits that could reshape Trump's tariffs. This is a must-watch if you want a balanced, data-driven perspective on what's really driving markets in 2025. Chapters: 00:26 - Market Panic or Golden Opportunity? Yardeni Says Buy 02:27 - Yardeni's Bold Call: S&P 6000 by Year-End? 03:20 - Valuation Crystal Ball: The Earnings Math Behind 6000 04:08 - Wall Street Wins Big—But What About Main Street? 06:23 - Bonds Battered: Why Yardeni Isn't Selling 08:11 - Is the U.S. Government Quietly Engineering a Recession? 11:53 - China's Secret Weapon: Dumping Treasuries & Buying Gold? 15:25 - Could a China-Taiwan War Crash the Global Economy? 18:32 - Dollar in Decline: Real Risk or Overblown Fear? 19:48 - Recession Incoming? Yardeni vs. Ray Dalio's Doomsday View 36:40 - Oil & Copper Crash: Warning Signs for Global Growth? Investment Concerns? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3G6NE78 Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #EdYardeni #StockMarket #Gold #Geopolitics #Trump #Tariffs #China #Taiwan #Recession #Macroeconomy #MarketOutlook #EconomicRisks #PortfolioStrategy #StockMarket #stocks  ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taiwan führt Ermittlungen zu Bombendrohungen gegen das US-Künstlerensemble Shen Yun – und hat offenbar eine Spur entdeckt: Sie führt nach China, in ein Huawei-Forschungszentrum.

拜拜 bài bài - to worship, to pray (at a temple)規範 guī fàn - regulations, rules順序 shùn xù - order, sequence右手邊 yòu shǒu biān - right-hand side右側 yòu cè - right side左側 zuǒ cè - left side道教 dào jiào - Taoism玉皇大帝 yù huáng dà dì - Jade Emperor天公爐 tiān gōng lú - Heaven Lord's incense burner敬重 jìng zhòng - to respect, to revere儀式 yí shì - ceremony, ritual祭拜 jì bài - to worship, to offer sacrifices主殿 zhǔ diàn - main hall (of a temple)擺放 bǎi fàng - to place, to arrange神像 shén xiàng - statue of a deity媽祖 mā zǔ - Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea關公 guān gōng - Guan Gong (Guan Yu), a deified historical figure供品 gòng pǐn - offerings (to gods or ancestors)糕餅 gāo bǐng - cakes and pastries攜帶 xī dài - to carry, to bring along善意 shàn yì - goodwill, kind intentions祈福 qí fú - to pray for blessings解惑 jiě huò - to resolve doubts, to clarify confusion平心靜氣 píng xīn jìng qì - to remain calm and composed浮躁 fú zào - restless, impetuousFeeling stuck or frustrated with your Chinese progress? Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me

On today's podcast: 1) Nvidia slides after it warns Trump's curbs on China chips will cost it billions. The US government has restricted Nvidia from selling its H20 chip in China, escalating the tech battle between Washington and Beijing. Restrictions and trade war concerns are expected to negatively impact chip-sector earnings and China's ambitions to compete on the global tech stage.2) China says it is open to trade talks if President Trump's Administration shows more respect. China wants the US to show more respect by reining in disparaging remarks by members of Trump's cabinet before agreeing to trade talks. Beijing also wants a more consistent US position and a willingness to address China's concerns around American sanctions and Taiwan.3) Investors await a key speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell. Powell is making a speech in Chicago as traders look for hints on how the Fed will manage rates as President Trump aims to implement his tariff policy, and they're also following retail sales data today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump & company want to turn us into Taiwan circa 1985. But the brilliant minds behind the idea of intentionally weakening the dollar are prioritizing making America a good place to manufacture rather than a good place to live. If the administration stays on this track, this country will have lower incomes, higher inflation, and weaker buying power—and more expensive beer and tomatoes. Maybe we were better off with Jared there. Meanwhile, in the Rust Belt, some Dems are arguing for a smarter version of tariffs. Plus, Abrego Garcia's union brothers want him home and Trump wants to fight with Harvard. Rep. Chris Deluzio and Josh Barro join Tim Miller. show notes Rep. Deluzio's NYT piece arguing for smarter tariffs Josh's NYT piece on how Trump is giving Dems a gift with his tariffs

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Thousands of workers at the IRS combined owe a total of nearly 50 million in overdue taxes. Trump's tariffs are working, China is panicking and now they are making fun of American's. Big Fail. Trump confirms the economic target,the Federal Reserve, it is time to end the endless. The [DS] says the quiet part out loud, they are working with AG to try to keep Trump in court for the next four years. Their plan is now failing which means they will be moving to the next phase. Trump's counterinsurgency is building, the MAGA movement is gaining support. Bongino sends another message letting everyone know they are working behind the scenes. This is bigger than anyone can imagine.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/LizMacDonaldFOX/status/1912112506631332319  2,484 IRS contractor employees owed taxes, with 1,729 not on payment plans. Despite the IRS's authority to terminate employees who willfully fail to pay taxes, only 20 of the 70 agents identified as willfully avoiding taxes were terminated. And: Between 2004 and 2024, the IRS identified 1,650 IRS employees who willfully violated tax laws. Offenses included improperly claiming dependents, repeatedly failing to file timely tax returns, and falsely claiming tax credits. Despite a 1998 law mandating termination for such violations, only 39% of the 1,580 employees caught evading taxes between 2004-2013 were fired, resigned, or retired, while 61% received lesser penalties such as suspensions or reprimands. This, as Democrats demanded $80B for 87,000 more agents and workers to audit you to pay for record government overspending. That's now been cut to $38B. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1912086393527951866 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1912205461908004882 How come the chinese sound like the Democrats, Calling the people of the US names Taiwan President Sounds Hopeful About First Round of Tariff Talks Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te,  , indicated that the first round of trade talks with the Trump administration has gone "smoothly." That's a hopeful note, especially given that Taiwan is a major manufacturer of semiconductors - which are essential in the operation of almost everything these days. The first round of talks between representatives of Taiwan and the U.S. was held on Friday.   Source: redstates.com https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1912136074618372229   Canada has announced a temporary six-month relief from counter tariffs on U.S. goods used in manufacturing, processing, and food and beverage packaging, effective as of April 15, 2025. This measure aims to ease supply chain pressures and support Canadian industries by reducing costs for businesses reliant on these imports. The relief applies to goods that cannot be sourced domestically or reasonably from non-U.S. suppliers, and in cases where exceptional circumstances could severely impact the Canadian economy.    https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1911868130168647861  No, A 50% Tariff Doesn't Mean A 50% Price-Hike The tariff doomsday machine is roaring again.  This time, it's over talk of a 50% tariff on certain imports. Predictably, the panic-peddlers are out in force, warning that such a tariff means retail prices will skyrocket 50%.     a tariff applies to the transaction value, not the final retail price.  The transaction value is what the importer pays the exporter, plus freight and insurance.  That cost is just the first step in a long supply chain.

Listeners Gillian and Max thought of us on their recent trip, and returned with a lineup of Taiwanese beers! Pairs with irresistible intros, irresistible corduroy pants, and irresistibly lucrative domain name suffixes. Zhangmen Brewery Red Oolong Tea Beer Zhangmen Brewery Unique IPA Taihu Brewing IPA Flow Brewing Omega Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Tikiti by Lawd Ito Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or point your podcatcher to our RSS feed. You should also subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Support us by making a per-episode pledge at patreon.com/thebeerists and get some sweet rewards! Follow us on twitter, facebook, and instagram. Want to send us beer? Check our beer donation guidelines, and then shoot us and email at info@thebeerists.com

Does America still have what it takes to stand up to China? Does short-term military readiness trade off with long-term strategy? What does the US need to do today to stay competitive for the rest of the century? “Tony Stark” is the author of Breaking Beijing, a Substack examining the military dimensions of US-China competition. Tony's Substack goes deep on subjects you didn't know you needed to understand, like Arctic policy, and takes a refreshing step back to look at great power competition holistically. Tony is also the author of Ex Supra, a sci-fi thriller about a near-future US-China war. Today, we discuss… What it will take to win the 21st century, and what America needs to prioritize in the short, medium, and long term, Why investing in education, basic science research, and foreign aid pay dividends in military readiness, Why Washington is short on coherent China strategy, Taiwan's impact on global nonproliferation efforts, How AI could change warfare, even if AGI can't be considered a “wonder weapon.” Outro music: Cmon - Fred Again (YouTube link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu investigates the recent fatal crash involving the Xiaomi SU7 EV that left three university students dead while the autonomous navigation system was activated. Next, we discuss China's Ministry of Foreign Affair's response to increased U.S. tariffs and what the invocation of Maoist rhetoric means as trade tensions escalate between the two countries. Lastly, Miles analyzes the Volt Typhoon cyberattack efforts against critical U.S. infrastructure, and what this series of widespread attacks means for a potential future conflict involving 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.

As Donald Trump threatens tariffs on imported semiconductors, we head to Taipei to see how Taiwan is preparing. Plus: geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan tells us where the transatlantic relationship stands. Then: we explore Expo 2025 in Osaka, jump aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express and take in the V&A Cartier exhibit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CannCon and Chris Paul are back for a wild ride through the headlines in this fast-paced and hilariously sharp episode of Badlands Daily. They kick things off with the bombshell revelation that over a million illegal immigrants may be receiving Social Security benefits, sparking a deep dive into government dysfunction, NGO meddling, and Elon Musk's role in exposing it all. Next up: Harvard professors, backed by leftist unions, are suing over Trump's $9 billion federal funding review, prompting a brutal takedown of DEI hypocrisy and elite entitlement. The hosts also unravel the messy exit of USAID-slayer Pete Morocco and what it signals about foreign aid and color revolutions. On the domestic front, they sound the alarm over a Massachusetts family arrested for refusing to vaccinate, despite a valid religious exemption, raising serious questions about CPS and state overreach. And if that wasn't absurd enough, they tear into Blue Origin's all-female celebrity space flight (feat. Katy Perry) with full-blown sarcasm, mocking the media frenzy and symbolism overload. From Biden's backdoor Ukraine deals to rare earth wars and 7-Eleven war hubs in Taiwan, this episode delivers truth, laughs, and fire in equal measure.

As China's military capabilities expand, US-China frictions intensify, and regional tensions increase, concern is on the rise that a potential crisis, either accidental or deliberate, could take place that could spiral out of control. If a crisis arises with China, leaders may want to de-escalate and prevent a wider conflict. To do so, they will need to understand how China thinks about crisis management and escalation.The guest for this episode has dug into the writings of PLA strategists and authoritative PRC sources as well as Western scholarship to assess how China views military escalation and how the US and other countries can accurately predict and interpret PRC signal in crisis scenarios.Lyle Morris is a Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy and National Security at the Center for China Analysis at the Asia Society Policy Institute. His recently published paper is titled “China's Views on Escalation and Crisis Management and Implications for the United States.” Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:37] Methodology and Authoritative Chinese Sources[04:17] PLA Theories and Concepts of Managing Escalation[06:00] Controlling All Facets of Military Escalation[10:28] Doctrine of Seizing the Initiative[15:21] First Use of Force and a Reluctance to Use Force[19:37] American and Chinese Considerations of Misperception[25:46] Utility of US-China Tabletop Exercises[28:33] Predicting a Taiwan Contingency

Ryan Peterson, CEO of Flexport, a platform for global logistics, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the effects of President Trump's tariffs and how companies are being swallowed by the trade wars. The Agenda: —Understanding the executive orders —Businesses are devastated by losses —How brands like Walmart are coping —Dealmaking with China —What is the end game? —Invasion of Taiwan and likely trade scenarios —Update on Houthi attacks —Advising President Trump The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I sit down with Marko Papic of BCA Research to explore the intricate interplay between geopolitics and the global economy. Marko, a good friend and seasoned geopolitical strategist, walks us through his invaluable framework for understanding the preferences and constraints of policymakers—a critical lens for navigating today's rapidly shifting dynamics—before we dive into trade wars and regional integration in a conversation which delves into how political decisions are shaping financial markets and economic opportunities around the world. Also discussed the Trump administration's use of tariffs and trade wars, which Marko analyzes through the prism of U.S. constraints compared to other nations, and Europe's unique position to capitalize on current geopolitical shifts, particularly through deeper integration and increased investment prospects. Meanwhile, Marko explains why China faces significant challenges in stimulating domestic demand while grappling with risks such as potential conflict over Taiwan. Marko's insights provide an invaluable guide to understanding the complexities of today's geopolitical landscape and their far-reaching implications for economies and markets worldwide. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory and Shifts Happen, is available to Copper, Silver and Gold Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com.  Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm… Gold Tier subscribers have access to my new series of in-depth video conversations, About Time.

Join us as we once again connect with one of the most prestigious columnists in Washington, D.C. Freshly back from a trip to Asia where he accompanied the Secretary of Defense, Bill Gertz has much to share about the growing tension swirling around China’s continued threats against Taiwan and their aggressive plans for the use of AI to accomplish their goal of global hegemony. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.