Podcasts about Taiwanese

According to a new study that was published in the Nature medical journal, it turns out that people who received the mRNA-based Covid vaccines have an increased risk of a serious eye problem. Specifically, the Taiwanese researchers behind this paper found that the risk of Retinal Vascular Occlusion (RVO) increased significantly after a person received a covid vaccine. For your reference, RVO occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood vessels which carry blood to and from the retina. This lack of blood flow can, among other things, cause sudden vision loss. And, for a while now, it's been known that RVO is more likely to occur in people with things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or other related health problems that affect the normal flow of blood. However, we can now add to that list: those who took an mRNA injection. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Dave kicks off the episode by talking about his eating experience in Taiwan. Chris and Euno marvel at the menu at Taiwanese Pizza Hut. Dave talks about famous dinner guests, and Chris and Euno add memorable celebrity dining stories. The episode concludes with an epic In the Weeds story from Dave at a previous Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Euno Lee Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you teach Critical Wraith Theory Arnie, Stuart, and Justin are done reviewing video game movies if they can make it through Detention, an award-winning 2019 ghost story that started life as an online 2-D side-scroller. Is a Taiwanese schoolgirl forever damned to relive lessons in torture after falling asleep in class, and waking up hunted by a towering, neck-snapping demon? Or is the real nightmare the historically accurate executions of teachers and students happening over banned books? Take this hall pass and join us for the final Now Playing Arcade installment.  Listen Now!

Tas and Joel dissect J.P. France's ‘perfect' debut, the 'New York State of Panic', the returns of Liam Hendriks and Bryce Harper, and if Wander Franco's ‘ball flip' and the Padres displaying ‘Crying Kershaw' were in bad taste. Then, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the fellas talk Asian baseball and assign MLB teams corporate names in the spirit of the Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Taiwanese young people speak Taiwanese? Why Taiwanese becomes a dying language? Why , I'll try to answer these questions and introduce to you the history and culture of Taiwanese. I also want to share my favorite Taiwanese song and band with you. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/o0kjxjBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show

Hello Language Lovers! Thank you for joining me for this episode of Speaking Tongues- the podcast in conversation with multilinguals. This week, we are having a deep and impactful  conversation about Taiwanese language, heritage, culture and identity with Erica of Kuishimbo and the World Languages Project.  What I love about this conversation is not only the way Erica tells a story, but also that we are taking a closer look at how language, the loss and gain of it, the way it's used and weaponized, even criminalized can have lasting effects on generations of families in society. Erica talks to us about growing up in California of mixed Asian heritage and experiencing proximity to her parents' languages. She talks to us about the disconnection she felt from her ancestry at times and some of the steps and practices she put in place to reestablish that connection. She talks about learning Taiwanese and how she's been able to learn while she has been living in Taiwan for the past few years. I just want to give you all fair warning, there is a fair amount of discussion around trauma, both racial and generational, so if this is something that you're also working through, I want you to be warned before you listen.  Thank you to Erica for being so candid and so open in talking about not just your journey but also sharing your Taiwanese heritage and language with all of us.  If you enjoy episodes of Speaking Tongues, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers like ourselves can find the show! If you've been a long time listener of the show or a recent listener, you can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. Special shout out to Speaking Tongues' recent supporters and Patrons Heidi L., Linnea H. , Pat N. and Yari A. For just $5 per month, you will have access to excerpts of this conversation that did not make it to the full published episode.  And as you know, I wrote a book! My food ‘zine of international language and cuisine, Taste Buds Vol 1. is available now for purchase! Check social media for the sneak peek inside of the book and make sure you purchase for yourself and your friends! Links to all platforms are below! To Find Erica: IG https://www.instagram.com/kuishimbomedia/  Website:https://kuishimbomedia.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuishimbo/ Speaking Tongues Podcast: Follow on IG: @speakingtonguespod Follow on Twitter: @stpodcasthost Like our Facebook Page: @speakingtonguespod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFOPq3j7wGteY-PjcZaMxg Did you enjoy this episode? Support Speaking Tongues on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speakingtongues Pledge on-going monthly support. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/speakingtonguespodcast Buy my book here https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/elle-charisse/taste-buds-vol-1/paperback/product-wn2n46.html?page=1&pageSize=4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speaking-tongues/message

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Dr. Stephanie Seneff has joined Sinclair Kennally to discuss how autism can be reversed. She explains that the brain is protecting itself from damage by turning off and that it's a sort of hibernation. There are adults who have successfully reversed their autism as adults, giving others hope that it can be done. She also encourages and informs people on what to do to help their kids.     Dr. Seneff is an esteemed researcher on the topic of glyphosate, having published over 100 papers in her lifetime including a few dozen on toxic chemicals. She is the author of 'Toxic Legacy: How the Herbicide Glyphosate is destroying our health and the environment', which took her two years to write. The book is well-received and contains numerous insights. The two discuss the autism epidemic, which they are both passionate about addressing, and Dr. Seneff expresses how she is glad they are tackling the root causes together.     Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, which is commonly used in gardens and on crops as a weed killer. Glyphosate is extremely toxic, yet the government does not bother to test it despite its ubiquity in the food supply. Mothers can use it on their lawns while their children are playing, and eating it in food is unavoidable. Certified organic food is often free of glyphosate, but even this is not a guarantee as it can still be found in some organic food due to being sprayed on nearby farms. The health issues associated with glyphosate are numerous, but it is linked most strongly to autism. Rates of autism have risen drastically in recent years, and many people now know someone who has autism. It is devastating for those affected and the problem is only becoming more pervasive.     This conversation focuses on the large impact of autism, especially as the rates of the condition continue to increase. The speaker shares their experience meeting a 16-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with autism and whose mother had found a way to reverse it. The speaker expresses their sadness at the burden of adult autism, as they know that many of them will not be able to support themselves. They praise the mothers who have taken it upon themselves to research and find ways to help their children. They also point out that the brain seems to be protecting itself from damage by shutting down.   TIMESTAMPS    0:00:03   "Exploring the Possibility of Reversing Autism with Dr. Stephanie Seneff"   0:02:17   Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Seneff: Exploring the Impact of Glyphosate on Health and the Environment   0:04:02   Heading: Overview of Glyphosate and Its Impact on Health   0:07:10   "The Impact of Autism on Society and the Possibility of Reversal"   0:08:12   "Exploring the Role of Glutamate Toxicity in Autism: A Conversation"   0:09:40   "Glyphosate-Induced Glutamate Excytoxicity and Its Impact on Metabolism"   0:12:58   Exploring the Link Between Glyphosate Exposure, Vegan Diets, and Autism Symptoms   0:14:42   "The Link Between Glyphosate and Autism: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Seneff"   0:16:17   Exploring the Health Effects of Glyphosate Exposure   0:17:37   The Health Risks of Glyphosate Exposure: A Discussion on Obesity, Diabetes, and Other Diseases   0:21:34   The Role of Gut Microbes in Gluten Intolerance and Allergies   0:24:24   Discussion on Glyphosate's Role as a Glycine Analog and Its Impact on Human Health   0:27:59   "Exploring the Impact of Sulfate Deficiency in Autism and the Messenger RNA Vaccines"   0:31:25   Analysis of Messenger RNA Technology for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines   0:33:05   The Potential Long-Term Health Risks of mRNA Vaccines   0:36:42   "Exploring the Long-Term Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein"   0:41:09   Potential for Vaccinated Individuals to Transmit Spike Protein via Exosomes   0:42:37   Impact of Vaccination on Cord Blood and Placental Health   0:44:10   The Dangers of the COVID-19 Vaccine: Spontaneous Abortions, Sperm Counts, and Exosomes   0:48:19   Adverse Reactions to COVID Vaccines and Potential Treatments   0:51:19   Treating COVID-19 Symptoms   0:53:30   Benefits of Sunlight for Health and Healing   HIGHLIGHTS    There's an ayurvedic medicine from India I'm familiar with. I have a friend who's in the process of developing and marketing this similar medicine because I sent him information about Victor's medicine, my husband's medicine, and he said, a lot of the same stuff. So there's a lot of overlap between ancient Indian medicine and ancient Chinese medicine. I think that's actually a really good option because these are all-natural. These are natural products, not synthetics. I think people who are aware of ivermectin hydroxychloroquine as a way to treat COVID, early treatment for COVID, of course, that's a big controversy as well. But those people are also thinking that you could take those after you've got the vaccine, to take those to help you to deal with the symptoms of the vaccine.    And that's probably sort of the same thing that's happening with the vaccine. So you can get essentially long haul COVID and things like glutathione, and vitamin C, there are some natural nutrients that can help, I think, also ayurvedic medicine. And in fact, my husband is Chinese and he learned from some Chinese friends in Taiwan about the herbal medicine that the Taiwanese had developed specifically for COVID-19... And it has like twelve different ingredients that are ancient Chinese medicine ingredients that are specially chosen for the COVID-19 situation. And he's been taking that prophylactically off and on continuously. And then he finally got COVID a couple of months ago and you would expect him to be in the category of people who would be very sensitive to and he has no vaccine, so you would think, oh my God.   Let the rest of the cells see what they can do with it. And it's basically spreading the poison all over the body, and that's just really frightening. So it's so clear that this vaccine is far more toxic than any other vaccine. There are 27 times as many reports of virus for the COVID vaccines as for the flu shot. If you normalize by the number of shots that were delivered. So it's a 27-fold increased risk of having an adverse reaction to these COVID vaccines. And sometimes it can kill you. I mean, I know of cases where they start developing symptoms shortly after the second vaccine, and a year later they're dead, or three months later they're dead with a severe case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. I know of cases like that, and I also know of cases of ALS. I get people that send me emails.   There were specific kind of stem cell that was four times four-fold reduced in level in the cord blood from these vaccinated women. So that's really quite terrifying to me. That means, of course, also for the baby, right? Because the cord blood is what's supplying, just working with the communication between the mother and the baby and blood supply, not having that defective version of the cord blood is bound to have an impact on the fetus as well. So that's really frightening. And of course, we've got high rates of spontaneous abortion.   Studies on mice have shown they just expose the mice to S one which is a piece of the spike protein. It's a toxic piece that has the ace two binding. It has a receptor site, ace two receptor sites, and S one is very toxic all by itself. And S One can get broken off from the spike protein at the fear and cleavage site. So it's got this special segment in it called the fear and cleavage site that is a unique form of the spike protein in the SARS CoV Two that allows it to be cut off into S One and S Two. And S One can just break loose and circulate. So the immune cells in the spleen are busy making spike protein because they've picked up the vaccine and then they're displaying that spike protein on their surface, but they're also releasing it inside exosomes. These are little lipid particles that are the communication network of the body. And those exosomes travel very well along nerve fibers. And so they're traveling along the vagus nerve up to the brain, up to the heart, over to the liver, and all of those organs are becoming inflamed and then getting sick. And you have this myocarditis, which is a nightmare, especially among the male athletes, young male athletes, myocarditis, and that's being caused by the inflammation that's induced by the spike protein. I think that's being delivered in the form of these little exosomes being spat out by those immune cells in the spleen that are furiously making spike protein. They can't stop themselves. It's really, really scary.     Subscribe to the Podcast here: Apple   |   Spotify   |  Stitcher Connect with Sinclair Kennally: Instagram: @detoxrejuvenation Website: https://detoxrejuvenation.com/

Today we're interviewing Evelyn Sun, Investment Manager at Foodland Ventures, a VC firm in Taiwan. Ok so now we're going to see Taiwan's view on food tech. For those that don't know, Taiwan is a powerhouse when it comes to innovation. I went to about like, 3 museums per country and one of the most memorable museums I went to was the National Science and Technology Museum in Kaohsiung, the coastal southern city of Taiwan. Oh man, Taiwan smokes everyone when it comes to the thoughtfulness and more importantly, the investments they put into business-to-business play is impressive. 92% of the world's tennis rackets, their semiconductor industry is a behemoth,   What I found interesting is Taiwan's view on loyalty. The people in Taiwan love being Taiwanese. I'm not going into the politics here but what was interesting is that the General partners in Foodland Ventures were successful American entrepreneurs who came back to Taiwan to cultivate and grow better businesses. Anyway, Evelyn shares with me some of the focuses and innovations happening in not just food tech, but also things like ag tech and restaurant tech. It really is a great overview of Taiwan's entrepreneurial tech industry.

Dave and Chris kick off the show talking about advances and limitations in AI and ways to break from the algorithm. The conversation then turns to Dave's atrocious parking job at the Spotify Studios, foibles in pronunciation, and Dave's experience at Taiwanese buffet INPARADISE. The show rounds out with a segment about sleeping with partners (literally), in which Chris perilously flirts with sleeping on the couch for the rest of his life. Dave caps it off with Solo Dad tips, including a bath time splash zone. Host: Dave Chang & Chris Ying Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1895, Japan acquired Taiwan island from the Qing Empire as their first colony. For the next fifty years, Japan occupied Taiwan - infusing it with their traditions, culture, and expertise. The colonial legacy of the Japanese occupation period was deep and long lasting for both colonized and colonizer. In this video, we are going to talk about what happened during those fifty years. And what it did for both the Taiwanese and Japanese people.

In the final episode of our 'Food' season, we chat with restaurant owner and chef Eric Sze. Eric is all in on not only Taiwanese food, but also the Taiwanese spirit. Learn about how he started selling noodle packs to running full fledged restaurants in New York City, even through Covid. The next time you're in town, make sure to drop by 886 or Wenwen for an authentic taste of home.   Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!IG: @taiwanren.coEmail: cindy@taiwanren.coSupport the show: http://patreon.com/taiwanrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food can be a joyful and adventurous part of your motherhood journey. Today's guest is Irene Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Chiyo, a food delivery service focused on Eastern food therapy and nutritional science. For each stage of motherhood, Chiyo was created to help mothers feel their best as they step into the magical chapter of life that is motherhood. Chiyo embraces the power of nutrition and does the research, meal design, and delivery. Growing up in a Taiwanese household, Irene learned early on that food can be medicinal. And she spent her years prior to co-founding Chiyo focused on solving healthy food access. She worked at Bain Advertising, with grocery and retail clients in city government to understand public and private partnerships. Irene also advocated for community-based food access through nonprofits, setting up mobile grocery routes on the Chicago South Side.  Irene and her co-founder sister Jen, are Forbes 30 under 30 list makers and are constantly innovating with their nutritional mission. Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.

We open this episode of the Cyberlaw Podcast with some actual news about the debate over renewing section 702 of FISA. That's the law that allows the government to target foreigners for a national security purpose and to intercept their communications in and out of the U.S. A lot of attention has been focused on what happens to those communications after they've been intercepted and stored, and particularly whether the FBI should get a second court authorization—maybe even a warrant based on probable cause—to search for records about an American. Michael J. Ellis reports that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has released new data on such FBI searches. Turns out, they've dropped from almost 3 million last year to nearly 120 thousand this year. In large part the drop reflects the tougher restrictions imposed by the FBI on such searches. Those restrictions were also made public this week. It has also emerged that the government is using section 702 millions of times a year to identify the victims of cyberattacks (makes sense: foreign hackers are often a national security concern, and their whole business model is to use U.S. infrastructure to communicate [in a very special way] with U.S. networks.) So it turns out that all those civil libertarians who want to make it hard for the government to search 702 for the names of Americans are proposing ways to slow down and complicate the process of warning hacking victims. Thanks a bunch, folks! Justin Sherman covers China's push to attack and even take over enemy (U.S.) satellites. This story is apparently drawn from the Discord leaks, and it has the ring of truth. I opine that the Defense Department has gotten a little too comfortable waging war against people who don't really have an army, and that the Ukraine conflict shows how much tougher things get when there's an organized military on the other side. (Again, credit for our artwork goes to Bing Image Creator.) Adam Candeub flags the next Supreme Court case to nibble away at the problem of social media and the law. We can look forward to an argument next year about the constitutionality of public officials blocking people who post mean comments on the officials' Facebook pages.  Justin and I break down a story about whether Twitter is complying with more government demands under Elon Musk. The short answer is yes. This leads me to ask why we expect social media companies to spend large sums fighting government takedown and surveillance requests when it's much cheaper just to comply. So far, the answer has been that mainstream media and Good People Everywhere will criticize companies that don't fight. But with criticism of Elon Musk's Twitter already turned up to 11, that's not likely to persuade him. Adam and I are impressed by Citizen Labs' report on search censorship in China. We'd both kind of like to see Citizen Lab do the same thing for U.S. censorship, which somehow gets less transparency. If you suspect that's because there's more censorship than U.S. companies want to admit, here's a straw in the wind: Citizen Lab reports that the one American company still providing search services in China, Microsoft Bing, is actually more aggressive about stifling political speech than China's main search engine, Baidu. This fits with my discovery that Bing's Image Creator refused to construct an image using Taiwan's flag. (It was OK using U.S. and German flags, but not China's.) I also credit Microsoft for fixing that particular bit of overreach: You can now create images with both Taiwanese and Chinese flags.  Adam covers the EU's enthusiasm for regulating other countries' companies. It has designated 19 tech giants as subject to its online content rules. Of the 19, one is a European company, and two are Chinese (counting TikTok). The rest are American companies.  I cover a case that I think could be a big problem for the Biden administration as it ramps up its campaign for cybersecurity regulation. Iowa and a couple of other states are suing to block the Environmental Protection Agency's legally questionable effort to impose cybersecurity requirements on public water systems, using an “interpretation” of a law that doesn't say much about cybersecurity into a law that never had it before. Michael Ellis and I cover the story detailing a former NSA director's business ties to Saudi Arabia—and expand it to confess our unease at the number of generals and admirals moving from command of U.S. forces to a consulting gig with the countries they were just negotiating with. Recent restrictions on the revolving door for intelligence officers gets a mention. Adam covers the Quebec decision awarding $500 thousand to a man who couldn't get Google to consistently delete a false story portraying him as a pedophile and conman. Justin and I debate whether Meta's Reels feature has what it takes to be a plausible TikTok competitor? Justin is skeptical. I'm a little less so. Meta's claims about the success of Reels aren't entirely persuasive, but perhaps it's too early to tell. The D.C. Circuit has killed off the state antitrust case trying to undo Meta's long-ago acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram. The states waited too long, the court held. That doctrine doesn't apply the same way to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which will get to pursue a lonely battle against long odds for years. If the FTC is going to keep sending its lawyers into battle like conscripts in Bakhmut, I ask, when will the commission start recruiting in Russian prisons? That was fast. Adam tells us that the Brazil court order banning on Telegram because it wouldn't turn over information on neo-Nazi groups has been overturned on appeal. But Telegram isn't out of the woods. The appeal court left in place fines of $200 thousand a day for noncompliance.    And in another regulatory walkback, Italy's privacy watchdog is letting ChatGPT back into the country. I suspect the Italian government of cutting a deal to save face as it abandons its initial position on ChatGPT's scraping of public data to train the model. Finally, in policies I wish they would walk back, four U.S. regulatory agencies claimed (plausibly) that they had authority to bring bias claims against companies using AI in a discriminatory fashion. Since I don't see any way to bring those claims without arguing that any deviation from proportional representation constitutes discrimination, this feels like a surreptitious introduction of quotas into several new parts of the economy, just as the Supreme Court seems poised to cast doubt on such quotas in higher education.  Download 455th Episode (mp3) You can subscribe to The Cyberlaw Podcast using iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or our RSS feed. As always, The Cyberlaw Podcast is open to feedback. Be sure to engage with @stewartbaker on Twitter. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics or interviewees to CyberlawPodcast@gmail.com. Remember: If your suggested guest appears on the show, we will send you a highly coveted Cyberlaw Podcast mug! 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This is the second part of the previous episode "妹妹的日本之旅." This time, we talk about cherry blossoms, hot springs, Kobe beef, and the "Taiwanese-style steak" you can find in night markets here. Enjoy!Episode page:https://reurl.cc/KMgopnBecome a member and get extra learning guides for each upcoming episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChiayuSupport the show

China's forced organ harvesting of prisoners of conscience has been going on for decades at this point. The US House of Representatives passed a bill in March that would sanction people involved in this filthy industry. But there's still a long way to go to get China to actually stop its murder for profit industry. And if it doesn't, Taiwan could be its next source of organs. In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss the history of the legislation, China's evolution of using Falun Gong, Uyghurs, Tibetans and someday, Taiwanese, and why there are so few witnesses to China's forced organ harvesting atrocities. Joining us in this episode of China Unscripted is Ethan Gutmann, an investigative journalist, research fellow at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, and author of several books, including The Slaughter: Mass Killings, Organ Harvesting, and China's Secret Solution to Its Dissident Problem.

Taiwan's status in the world has never been clear and neither has the United States' position on the issue. In this Congressional Dish, via footage from the C-SPAN archive dating back into the 1960s, we examine the history of Taiwan since World War II in order to see the dramatic shift in Taiwan policy that is happening in Congress - and in law - right now. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd272-what-is-taiwan Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD259: CHIPS: A State Subsidization of Industry CD187: Combating China Taiwan History and Background “In Focus: Taiwan: Political and Security Issues” [IF10275]. Susan V. Lawrence and Caitlin Campbell. Updated Mar 31, 2023. Congressional Research Service. “Taiwan taps on United Nations' door, 50 years after departure.” Erin Hale. Oct 25, 2021. Aljazeera. “China must 'face reality' of Taiwan's independence: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.” Stacy Chen. Jan 16, 2020. ABC News. “Taiwan weighs options after diplomatic allies switch allegiance.” Randy Mulyanto. Sep 26, 2019. Aljazeera. U.S.-Taiwan Relationship Past “The Taiwan Relations Act” [Pub. L. 96–8, § 2, Apr. 10, 1979, 93 Stat. 14.] “22 U.S. Code § 3301 - Congressional findings and declaration of policy.” Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute. Current “China moves warships after US hosts Taiwan's Tsai.” Rupert Wingfield-Hayes. Apr 6, 2023. BBC News. “Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit: Implications for the Indo-Pacific.” Jude Blanchette et al. Aug 15, 2022. Center for Strategic and International Studies. "Pelosi in Taiwan: Signal or historic mistake?” Aug 4, 2022. DW News. “China threatens 'targeted military operations' as Pelosi arrives in Taiwan.” News Wires. Feb 8, 2022. France 24. “Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan would be 'ill-conceived' and 'reckless.'” Dheepthika Laurent. Feb 8, 2022. France 24. Presidential Drawdown Authority “Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine.” Apr 19, 2023. U.S. Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. U.S. China Relationship “America, China and a Crisis of Trust.” Thomas L. Friedman. Apr 14, 2023. The New York Times. Laws H.R.7776: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Full Text Outline of Taiwan Provisions TITLE X - GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle G - Other Matters Sec. 1088: National Tabletop Exercise By the end of 2023, the Secretary of Defense is to assess the viability of our domestic critical infrastructure to identify chokepoints and the ability of our armed forces to respond to a contingency involving Taiwan, including our armed forces' ability to respond to attacks on our infrastructure. TITLE XII - MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS Subtitle E - Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region Sec. 1263: Statement of Policy on Taiwan “It shall be the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist a fait accompli that would jeopardize the security of thepeople of Taiwan.” Fait accompli is defined as, “the resort to force by the People's Republic of China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before the United States can respond effectively.” Sec. 1264: Sense of Congress on Joint Exercises with Taiwan Congress wants the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command to carry out joint military exercises with Taiwan in “multiple warfare domains” and practice using “secure communications between the forces of the United States, Taiwan, and other foreign partners” Taiwan should be invited to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in 2024. RIMPAC is a multinational maritime exercise, now the world's largest, that has happened 28 times since 1971. The last one took place in and around Hawaii and Southern California in the summer of 2022. 26 countries, including the US, participated. TITLE LV - FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS Subtitle A - Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act PART 1 - IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENHANCED DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN Sec. 5502: Modernizing Taiwan's Security Capabilities to Deter and, if necessary, Defeat Aggression by the People's Republic of China Grants: Expands the purpose of the State Department's Foreign Military Financing Program to “provide assistance including equipment, training, and other support, to build the civilian and defensive military capabilities of Taiwan” Authorizes the State Department to spend up to $100 million per year for 10 years to maintain a stockpile of munitions and other weapons (authorized by Sec. 5503). Any amounts that are not obligated and used in one year can be carried over into the next year (which essentially makes this a $1 billion authorization that expires in 2032). The stockpile money is only authorized if the State Department certifies every year that Taiwan has increased its defense spending (requirement is easily waived by the Secretary of State). Authorizes $2 billion per year for the Foreign Military Financing grants each year for the next 5 years (total $10 billion in grants). The money is expressly allowed to be used to purchase weapons and “defense services” that are “not sold by the United States Government” (= sold by the private sector). No more than 15% of the weapons for Taiwan purchased via the Foreign Military Financing Program can be purchased from within Taiwan Loans: Also authorizes the Secretary of State to directly loan Taiwan up to $2 billion. The loans must be paid back within 12 years and must include interest. The Secretary of State is also authorized to guarantee commercial loans up to$2 billion each (which can not be used to pay off other debts). Loans guaranteed by the US must be paid back in 12 years. Sec. 5504: International Military Education and Training Cooperation with Taiwan Requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to create a military training program with Taiwan by authorizing the Secretary of State to train Taiwan through the International Military Education and Training Program. The purposes of the training include enhancements of interoperability between the US and Taiwan and the training of “future leaders of Taiwan”. The training itself can include “full scale military exercises” and “an enduring rotational United States military presence” Sec. 5505: Additional Authorities to Support Taiwan Authorizes the President to drawdown weapons from the stocks of the Defense Department, use Defense Department services, and provide military education and training to Taiwan, the value of which will be capped at $1 billion per year The President is also given the “emergency authority” to transfer weapons and services in “immediate assistance” to Taiwan specifically valued at up to $25 million per fiscal year. Sec. 5512: Sense of Congress on Taiwan Defense Relations “The Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances provided by the United States to Taiwan in July 1982 are the foundation for United States-Taiwan relations.” “The increasingly coercive and aggressive behavior of the People's Republic of China toward Taiwan is contrary to the expectation of the peaceful resolution of the future of Taiwan” “As set forth in the Taiwan Relations Act, the capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan should be maintained.” The US should continue to support Taiwanese defense forces by “supporting acquisition by Taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales, direct commercial sales, and industrial cooperation, with an emphasis on capabilities that support an asymmetric strategy.” Support should also include “Exchanges between defense officials and officers of the US and Taiwan at the strategic, policy, and functional levels, consistent with the Taiwan Travel Act.” PART 3 - INCLUSION OF TAIWAN IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Sec. 5516: Findings “Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and Kiribati, have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China” “Taiwan was invited to participate in the World Health Assembly, the decision making body of the World Health Organization, as an observer annually between 2009 and 2016. Since the 2016 election of President Tsai, the PRC has increasingly resisted Taiwan's participation in the WHA. Taiwan was not invited to attend the WHA in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, or 2021.” “United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not address the issue of representation of Taiwan and its people at the United Nations, nor does it give the PRC the right to represent the people of Taiwan.” Sec. 5518: Strategy to Support Taiwan's Meaningful Participation in International Organizations By the end of Summer 2023, the Secretary of State must create a classified strategy for getting Taiwan included in 20 international organizations. The strategy will be a response to “growing pressure from the PRC on foreign governments, international organizations, commercial actors, and civil society organizations to comply with its ‘One-China Principle' with respect to Taiwan.” PART 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sec. 5525: Sense of Congress on Expanding United States Economic Relations with Taiwan “Taiwan is now the United States 10th largest goods trading partner, 13th largest export market, 13th largest source of imports, and a key destination for United States agricultural exports.” Audio Sources Evaluating U.S.-China Policy in the Era of Strategic Competition February 9, 2023 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Witnesses: Wendy Sherman, Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense Clips 17:40 Wendy Sherman: We remain committed to our long standing One China Policy and oppose any unilateral changes to the cross-strait status quo. Our policy has not changed. What has changed is Beijing's growing coercion. So we will keep assisting Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability. 41:30 Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL): I want to get a little broader because I think it's important to understand sort of the strategic vision behind our tactics on everything that we do. So if we go back to the late 80s, early 90s, end of the Cold War, and the gamble at the time was, if we created this international economic order, led by the US and the West, built on this global commitment to free trade, that this notion of that this trade and commerce would bind nations together via trade, via commerce and international interest and economic interest, that it would lead to more wealth and prosperity, that it would lead to democracy and freedom, basically domestic changes in many countries, and that it would ultimately ensure peace. The famous saying now seems silly, that no two countries with McDonald's have ever gone to war. That's obviously no longer the case. But the point being is that was the notion behind it. It was what the then Director General of the WTO called a "world without walls," rules-based international order. Others call it globalization. And basically, our foreign policy has been built around that, even though it's an economic theory it basically, is what we have built our foreign policy on. I think it's now fair to say that we admitted China to the World Trade Organization, Russia as well, I think it's now fair to say that while wealth certainly increased, particularly in China through its export driven economy, massive, historic, unprecedented amount of economic growth in that regard, I don't think we can say either China or Russia are more democratic. In fact, they're more autocratic. I don't think we can say that they're more peaceful. Russia has invaded Ukraine now twice, and the Chinese are conducting live fire drills off the coast of Taiwan. So I think it's fair to say that gamble failed. And we have now to enter -- and I think the President actually hinted at some of that in his speech the other night -- we're now entering a new era. What is that new era? What is our vision now for that world, in which not just the global international order and World Without Walls did not pacify or buy nations, but in fact, have now placed us into situations where autocracies, through a joint communique, are openly signaling that we need to reject Western visions of democracy and the like. So, before we can talk about what we're going to do, we have to understand what our strategic vision is. What is the strategic vision of this administration on what the new order of the world is? The Future of War: Is the Pentagon Prepared to Deter and Defeat America's Adversaries? February 7, 2023 House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Watch on YouTube Witnesses: Chris Brose, Author Rear Admiral Upper Half Mark Montgomery (Ret.), Senior Director, Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Peter Singer, Strategist at New America and Managing Partner of Useful Fiction LLC Clips 1:16:30 Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery: We don't have weapons stowed in Taiwan. In the last National Defense Authorization Act you authorized up to $300 million a year to be appropriated for Taiwan-specific munitions. The appropriators, which happened about seven days later, appropriated $0. In fact, almost all of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act, which you all pushed through the NDAA, ended up not being appropriated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that passed eight days later. 30:10 Chris Brose: Nothing you do in this Congress will make larger numbers of traditional ships, aircraft and other platforms materialized over the next several years. It is possible, however, to generate an arsenal of alternative military capabilities that could be delivered to U.S. forces in large enough quantities within the next few years to make a decisive difference. Those decisions could all be taken by this Congress. The goal would be to rapidly field what I have referred to as a "moneyball military," one that is achievable, affordable and capable of winning. Such a military would be composed not of small quantities of large, exquisite, expensive things, but rather by large quantities of smaller, lower cost, more autonomous consumable things, and most importantly, the digital means of integrating them. These kinds of alternative capabilities exist now, or could be rapidly matured and fielded in massive quantities within the window of maximum danger. You could set this in motion in the next two years. The goal would be more about defense than offense, more about countering power projection than projecting power ourselves. It would be to demonstrate that the United States, together with our allies and partners, could do to a Chinese invasion or a Chinese offensive what the Ukrainians, with our support, have thus far been able to do to their Russian invaders: degrade and deny the ability of a great power to accomplish its objectives through violence, and in so doing to prevent that future war from ever happening. After all, this is all about deterrence. All of this is possible. We have sufficient money, technology, authorities, and we still have enough time. If we are serious, if we make better decisions now, we can push this looming period of vulnerability further into the future. The Pressing Threat of the Chinese Communist Party to U.S. National Defense February 7, 2023 House Armed Services Committee Watch on YouTube Witnesses: Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr., USN (Ret.), Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Command Dr. Melanie W. Sisson, Foreign Policy Fellow, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology Clips 28:15 Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL): China is the most challenging national security threat America has faced in 30 years. If we fail to acknowledge that and take immediate action to deter it, the next 30 years could be devastating for our nation. Under President Xi, the Chinese Communist Party has nearly tripled its defense spending in the last decade alone. The PLA has gone from an obsolete force barely capable of defending its borders to a modern fighting force capable of winning regional conflicts. The CCP now controls the largest army and navy in the world, with a goal of having them fully integrated and modernized by 2027. The CCP is rapidly expanding its nuclear capability; they have doubled their number of warheads in two years. We estimated it would take them a decade to do that. We also were just informed by the DOD [that] the CCP now has more ICBM launchers than the United States. The CCP is starting to outpace us on new battlefields as well. They have leapfrogged us on hypersonic technology, they are fielding what we are still developing. They are making advances in AI and quantum computing that we struggle to keep pace with. Finally, their rapid advances in space were one of the primary motivations for us establishing a Space Force. The CCP is not building these new and advanced military capabilities for self defense. In recent years, the CCP has used its military to push out its borders, to threaten our allies in the region, and to gain footholds on new continents. In violation of international law, the CCP has built new and commandeered existing islands in the South China Sea, where it has deployed stealth fighters, bombers and missiles. It continues to intimidate and coerce Taiwan, most recently by surrounding the island with naval forces and launching endless fighter sorties across its centerline. In recent years, the CCP has also established a space tracking facility in South America to monitor U.S, satellites, as well as an overseas naval base miles from our own on the strategically vital Horn of Africa. These are just a few destabilizing actions taken by the CCP. They speak nothing of the CCPs Belt and Road debt trap diplomacy, it's illegal harvesting of personal data and intellectual property, it's ongoing human rights abuses, and its advanced espionage efforts, the latter of which came into full focus for all Americans last week when the Biden administration allowed a CCP spy balloon to traverse some of our nation's most sensitive military sites. Make no mistake, that balloon was intentionally lost as a calculated show of force. 44:15 Dr. Melanie W. Sisson: Since 1979, the United States has adopted a constellation of official positions, together known as the One China policy, that allow us to acknowledge but not to accept China's perspective that there is one China and that Taiwan is part of China. Under the One China policy, the United States has developed robust unofficial relations with the government and people of Taiwan consistent with our interest in preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. US policy is guided by an interest in ensuring cross-strait disputes are resolved peacefully and in a manner that reflects the will of Taiwan's people. This has required the United States to deter Taiwan from declaring independence, and also to deter the CCP from attempting unification by force. The 40 year success of the strategy of dual deterrence rests upon the unwillingness of the United States to provide either an unconditional commitment to Taipei that it will come to its defense militarily, or an unconditional commitment to Beijing that we will not. The U.S. national security interest in the status of Taiwan remains that the CCP and the people of Taiwan resolve the island's political status peacefully. Dual deterrence therefore remains U.S. strategy, reinforced by U.S. declaratory policy which is to oppose unilateral changes to the status quo by either side. 45:28 Dr. Melanie W. Sisson: The modernization of the PLA has changed the regional military balance and significantly enough that the United States no longer can be confident that we would decisively defeat every type of PLA use of force in the Taiwan Strait. This fact, however, does not necessitate that the US abandon the strategy of dual deterrence and it doesn't mean that the United States should seek to reconstitute its prior degree of dominance. Posturing the U.S. military to convince the CCP that the PLA could not succeed in any and every contingency over Taiwan is infeasible in the near term and likely beyond. The PLA is advances are considerable and ongoing, geography works in its favor, and history demonstrates that it's far easier to arrive at an overconfident assessment of relative capability than it is to arrive at an accurate one. Attempting to demonstrate superiority for all contingencies would require a commitment of forces that would inhibit the United States from behaving like the global power that it is with global interests to which its military must also attend. This posture, moreover, is not necessary for dual deterrence to extend its 40 year record of success. We can instead encourage the government of Taiwan to adopt a defense concept that forces the PLA into sub-optimal strategies and increases the battle damage Beijing would have to anticipate and accept. 46:45 Dr. Melanie W. Sisson: U.S. military superiority in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean allows us to threaten the maritime shipping upon which China depends for access to energy, global markets, and supply chains. The inevitable damage a use of force would cause to the global economy and the imposition of sanctions and restricted access to critical inputs needed to sustain China's economic development and the quality of life of its people, moreover, would certainly compound China's losses. 1:04:50 Adm. Harry B. Harris: We're going to share the crown jewel of America's military technology, the nuclear submarine and the nuclear reactors, with another country and that's Australia. We have not done that with any other country, except for the UK, back in the late 50s, and into the 60s. So here we have the two countries with with that capability, the United States and the UK, and we're going to share that with Australia. It's significant. But it's only going to going to be significant over the long term if we follow through. So it's a decade long process. You know, some people the CNO, Chief of Naval Operations, has said it could be 30 years before we see an Australian nuclear submarine underway in the Indian Ocean. I said that if we put our hearts and minds to it, and our resources to it, and by ours, I mean the United States', the UK's and Australia's, we can do this faster than that. I mean we put a man on the moon and eight years, and we developed a COVID vaccine in one year. We can do this, but we're going to have to put our shoulders to the task for Australia, which has a tremendous military. For them to have the long reach of a nuclear submarine force would be dramatic. It would help us dramatically. It would change the balance of power in the Indian Ocean, and it will make Australia a Bluewater navy. They are our key ally in that part of the world and I'm all for it. 1:32:05 Adm. Harry B. Harris: I think this issue of strategic clarity versus strategic ambiguity is critical, and we have been well served, I'll be the first to say that, by the policy of strategic ambiguity with Taiwan over the past 44 years, but I think the time for ambiguity is over. I think we have to be as clear about our intent with regard to what would happen if the PRC invades Taiwan as the PRC is clear in its intent that it's ultimately going to seize Taiwan if need. 1:41:25 Adm. Harry B. Harris: I used to talk about during the Cold War with the Soviet Union, almost every branch of the U.S. government understood that the Soviet Union was the threat. You know, I used to joke even a park ranger, Smokey Bear, would tell you that the Soviets were the bad guys. We didn't have that comprehensive unified view of the PRC. You know, State Department looked at as in negotiation, DOD look at it as a military operation, Commerce looked at it as a trading partner, and Treasury looked at it as a lender. So we didn't have this unified view across the government. But I think now we are getting to that unified view and I think the Congress has done a lot to get us in that position. 1:49:45 Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): We have the capability to block the transmission of information from the balloon back to China, don't we? Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr.: We do. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): And in this type of an environment do you think it's probably likely that we did that? Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr.: I would only guess, but I think General van Herk said that -- Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): Well you can't see any reason why we wouldn't do that, right? U.S.-Taiwan Relations March 14, 2014 House Foreign Affairs Committee Witnesses: Kin Moy, [Former] Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State Clips 7:20 [Former] Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY): Taiwan is a flourishing multiparty democracy of over 20 million people with a vibrant free market economy. It is a leading trade partner of the United States alongside much bigger countries like Brazil and India. Over the past 60 years, the U.S.-Taiwan relationship has undergone dramatic changes, but Taiwan's development into a robust and lively democracy underpins the strong U.S.-Taiwan friendship we enjoy today. 14:00 Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA): I think that it's important that we provide Taiwan the tools to defend itself, but Taiwan needs to act as well. Taiwan spends less than $11 billion on its defense, less than 1/5 per capita what we in America do, and God blessed us with the Pacific Ocean separating us from China. Taiwan has only the Taiwan Strait. On a percentage of GDP basis, Taiwan spends roughly half what we do. So we should be willing to sell them the tools and they should be willing to spend the money to buy those tools. 1:11:50 Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX): I think Chris Smith raised the issue of a One China policy. Does it not bother you that that exists, that there are statements that people have made, high level officials, that said they they agreed on one China policy? Does the administration not view that as a problem? Kin Moy: Our one China policy is one that has existed for several decades now. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX): Okay. Well, I take that as a no, but let me follow up with what Jerry Connolly said. So you haven't sold submarines yet, you don't take Beijing into account. People around the world watch us. Words and actions have consequences. Would you agree that y'all would be okay with a one Russia policy when it comes to Crimea and the Ukraine? Is that akin to the same kind of ideology? Kin Moy: Well, I can't speak to those issues. But again, we are obligated to provide those defense materials and services to Taiwan and we have been through several administrations, I think very vigilant in terms of providing that. U.S.-China Relations May 15, 2008 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Witnesses: Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations Harry Harding, Professor of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1995-2009 Clips 1:46:42 Richard N. Haass: The bottom line is China is not yet a military competitor, much less a military peer. Interestingly, I think Chinese leaders understand this. And they understand just how much their country requires decades of external stability so that they can continue to focus their energies and their attention on economic growth and political evolution. China is an emerging country, but in no way is it a revolutionary threat to world order as we know it. 1:47:20 Richard N. Haass: We alone cannot bring about a successful us Chinese relationship. What the Chinese do and say will count just as much. They will need to begin to exercise restraint and patience on Taiwan. There can be no shortcuts, no use of force. We, at the same time, must meet our obligations to assist Taiwan with its defense. We can also help by discouraging statements and actions by Taiwan's leaders that would be viewed as provocative or worse. 2:03:47 Harry Harding: Now with the support and encouragement of the United States, China has now become a member of virtually all the international regimes for which it is qualified. And therefore the process of integration is basically over, not entirely, but it's largely completed. And so the issue, as Bob Zoellick rightly suggested, is no longer securing China's membership, but encouraging it to be something more, what he called a "responsible stakeholder." So this means not only honoring the rules and norms of the system, but also enforcing them when others violate them, and assisting those who wish to join the system but who lack the capacity to do so. It means, in other words, not simply passive membership, but active participation. It means accepting the burdens and responsibilities of being a major power with a stake in international peace and stability, rather than simply being a free rider on the efforts of others. Now, China's reacted to the concept of responsible stakeholding with some ambivalence. On the one hand, it appreciates that the United States is thereby seeking a positive relationship with China. It suggests that we can accept and even welcome the rise of Chinese power and Beijing's growing role in the world. It certainly is seen by the Chinese as preferable to the Bush administration's earlier idea that China would be a strategic competitor of the United States, as was expressed during the campaign of 2000 and in the early months of 2001. However, Beijing also perceives, largely correctly, that America's more accommodative posture as expressed in this concept is conditional. China will be expected to honor international norms and respect international organizations that it did not create and it may sometimes question. And even more worrying from Beijing's perspective is the prospect that it's the United States that is reserving the right to be the judge as to whether Chinese behavior on particular issues is sufficiently responsible or not. Taiwanese Security August 4, 1999 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Witnesses: David “Mike” M. Lampton, Founding Director, Chinese Studies Program, Nixon Center Stanley Roth, Assistant Secretary, East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State Caspar W. Weinberger, Former Secretary, Department of Defense James Woolsey, Former Director, CIA Clips 9:00 Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE): Taiwan security, in my view, flows from its democratic form of government's growing economic, cultural and political contacts with the mainland and, ultimately, the United States' abiding commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan question. In my opinion, we should concentrate on strengthening those areas rather than spend time pre-authorizing the sales of weapon systems, some of which don't even exist yet. 20:10 Stanley Roth: There are three pillars of the [Clinton] administration's policy. First, the administration's commitment to a One China policy is unchanged. Regardless of the position of the parties, we have not changed our policy. The President has said that both publicly and privately. Second, we believe that the best means to resolve these issues is by direct dialogue between the parties themselves. We have taken every opportunity, including on my own trip to Beijing last week with Ken Lieberthal from the NSC, to urge the PRC to continue this dialogue. It strikes us that it's precisely when times are difficult that you need to dialogue, and to cancel it because of disagreements would be a mistake. China has not yet indicated whether or not these talks will continue in the Fall, as had been previously anticipated, but they put out a lot of hints suggesting that it wouldn't take place, and we are urging them to continue with this dialogue. Third point that is integral to our position. We have stressed again, at every opportunity, the importance of a peaceful resolution of this issue and the President has made that absolutely clear, as did Secretary Albright in her meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Tong in Singapore last week, as did Ken Leiberthal and I in our meetings in Beijing. But China can have no doubts about what the United States' position is, with respect to peaceful resolution of this issue. 1:29:15 Caspar Weinberger: So I don't think that we should be hampered by or felt that we are in any way bound by what is said by the communique, nor should we accept the argument that the communique sets the policy of the United States. 1:32:50 Caspar Weinberger: There are two separate states now, with a state-to-state relationship, and that the unification which was before emphasized, they repeated again in the statement of Mr. Koo, the head of their Trans- Strait Negotiating Committee, that the unification might come when China itself, the mainland, changes, but that that has not been the case and it is not now the case. 1:41:15 David “Mike” Lampton: Once both the mainland and Taiwan are in the WTO, each will have obligations to conduct its economic relations with the other according to international norms and in more efficient ways than now possible. 1:45:20 James Woolsey: The disestablishment of large, state-owned enterprises in China over the long run will bring some economic freedoms, I believe, that will quite possibly help change China and Chinese society and make it more conducive over time to political freedoms as well. But in the short run, the unemployment from the disestablishment of those enterprises can lead to substantial instability. U.S.-Taiwan Relations February 7, 1996 Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs Witness: Winston Lord, Assistant Secretary of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State Clips 16:45 Winston Lord: The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 forms the basis of US policy regarding the security of Taiwan. Its premise is that an adequate defense in Taiwan is conducive to maintaining peace and security while differences remain between Taiwan and the PRC. I'm going to quote a few sections here because this is a very important statement of our policy. Section two B states, "It is the policy of the United States to consider any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means, including by boycotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific area, and of grave concern to the United States. To provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive character, and to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security or the socioeconomic system of the people on Taiwan." Section three of the TRA also provides that the "United States will make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self defense capability." 18:00 Winston Lord: The key elements of the US policy toward the Taiwan question are expressed in the three joint communiques with the PRC as follows. The United States recognizes the government of the PRC as the sole legal government of China. The US acknowledges the Chinese position that there is but one China and Taiwan as part of China. In 1982, the US assured the PRC that it has no intention of pursuing a policy of two Chinas, or one China, one Taiwan. Within this context, the people the US will maintain cultural, commercial and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan. The US has consistently held that the resolution of the Taiwan issue is a matter to be worked out peacefully by the Chinese themselves. A sole and abiding concern is that any resolution be peaceful. 19:30 Winston Lord: The U.S. government made reciprocal statements concerning our intentions with respect to arms sales to Taiwan, that we did not intend to increase the quantity or quality of arms supplied, and in fact intended gradually to reduce the sales. At the time the joint communique was signed, we made it clear to all parties concerned that our tensions were premised on the PRC's continued adherence to a policy of striving for peaceful reunification with Taiwan. 21:30 Winston Lord: The basic inventory of equipment which Taiwan has or will have in its possession will, in our view, be sufficient to deter any major military action against Taiwan. While arms sales policy aims to enhance the self defense capability of Taiwan, it also seeks to reinforce stability in the region. We will not provide Taiwan with capabilities that might provoke an arms race with the PRC or other countries in the region. 21:55 Winston Lord: Decisions on the release of arms made without proper consideration of the long term impact. both on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and on the region as a whole, would be dangerous and irresponsible. If armed conflict were actually breakout in the Taiwan Strait, the impact on Taiwan, the PRC, and indeed the region, would be extremely serious. The peaceful, stable environment that has prevailed in the Taiwan Strait since the establishment of our current policy in 1979 has promoted progress and prosperity on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The benefits to Taiwan and the PRC have been obvious and I outline these in my statement. All of these achievements would be immediately put at risk in the event of conflict in the Strait. Conflict would also be costly to the United States and to our friends and allies in the region. Any confrontation between the PRC and Taiwan, however limited in scale or scope, would destabilize the military balance in East Asia and constrict the commerce and shipping, which is the economic lifeblood of the region. It would force other countries in the region to reevaluate their own defense policies, possibly fueling an arms race with unforeseeable consequences. It would seriously affect the tens of thousands of Americans who live and work in Taiwan and the PRC. Relations between the US and the PRC would suffer damage regardless of the specific action chosen by the President, in consultation with Congress. For all these reasons, we are firmly determined to maintain a balanced policy, which is best designed to avoid conflict in the area. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

In this episode we had the privilege to chat with Hong Kong-based artist Kelly Hebestreit! Kelly does creative, introspective work in photography, poetry, film, and many other mediums. Her work explores such things as local neighborhoods, cultural identity, and the heartbreak behind someone not taking off their shoes. Kelly's Website: https://kellyhebestreit.cargo.site/ Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbystripes/ Highlights: - Kelly and James connected at the Taiwanese American Film Festival back in 2016. - Held an intimate art installation show, "Satellite," in 2021 and released a related zine. - Reflections on life in America and an incident with her ex. - Part of the Zaazaaaa Collective, an art commune in Hong Kong (HK). - Background: Grew up in HK, father is German, mother is Taiwanese - Father is in the textile industry. - Moved back to HK during the pandemic and can appreciate the city after living abroad. - Enjoyed studying abroad in Tokyo, but mentions why she probably wouldn't live there long term. - How Osaka people remind her of HK people and why she likes both. - Shares situations where she's benefitted from white privilege in HK. Language corner: - 好八卦 (hou2 baat3-gwaa3) - So nosy! [Cantonese. The bagua is an ancient eight trigram symbol.] - 唔該 （mm goy） - Thanks! Excuse me. [Cantonese.] - 多謝 （doh jeh） - Thank you. [Cantonese.] - 猴囡仔 (kâu-gín-á) - little monkey(s). [Taiwanese. Similar to "little rascals" or "you crazy kids." - 半斤八兩 (bànjīnbāliǎng) - tweedledee and tweedledum. [Mandarin. Similar to 猴囡仔.] ——— Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube: @yinyoungpodcast FB: https://www.facebook.com/yinyoungpodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/yinyoungpodcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@yinyoungpodcast Like/comment to helps others find our work! Yin & Young is produced by James Y. Shih and Daniel Yin. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/yinyoungpodcast Questions, comments, sponsors—email: yinyoungpodcast[at]gmail.com

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Dan is joined by Charlie Cheng, Managing Director of Polyhedron. Prior to that, Charlie was the CEO of Kilopass Technology, where he grew the core memory business into a successful acquisition by Synopsys. Before that, Charlie was an Entrepreneur in Residence at US Venture Partners and a Corporate VP at Faraday Technology, a Taiwanese… Read More

China is on the rampage. Oil purchases are taking place in Yuan, middle east peace is being brokered by President Pooh Bear, and the PLA is mobilizing daily in Taiwanese airspace. Meanwhile the west is responding by blowing spit bubbles and falling over backwards. What should we do about it? Listen in.Our sponsors:Mega Knife: Who doesn't like knives? Learn the way of the blade at carlpooling.com/knife - they make great gifts!KNIFE OF THE WEEK -12" MEAT CLEAVER CHEF HAND FORGED CHINESE WARRIOR SWORD - https://www.megaknife.com/hand-forged-chinese-warrior-sword/?aff=4303FNX: Save 15% on your workout supplements with our code carlpooling at checkout. Go to carlpooling.com/FNXSocials:Follow us on Twitter: @carlpoolingFollow us on Instagram: @carlpoolingDon't forget to rate the show and leave a review wherever you're listening to us!

LCDR Chris D. Glass ('18), Lead Analyst for the Kennedy Maritime Analysis Center's Fleet Operations Integration Division at ONI, discussed "The Free World's Response to a Sino-Taiwanese War" at The Institute of World Politics on April 2, 2023. This event is part of IWP's China Lecture Series. About the Lecture: In the aftermath of the calamitous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, America's authoritarian rivals increasingly discerned an upset to the global order. Furthermore, recent years of nationalistic and quasi-isolationist rhetoric, an ongoing economic downtown, and a global pandemic have exacerbated the international perception of America's decline. These factors likely contributed to Russia's seemingly miscalculated invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and are very likely impacting the People's Republic of China's (PRC) own strategic assessments regarding a forceful reunification with Taiwan. This has been evidenced by the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) increasingly bellicose rhetoric in addition to nascent civil-military fusion between the Chinese military and state-owned enterprises (SOE); the latter of which could potentially enable the PRC to advance its timeline for an invasion of Taiwan. In response to this evolving threat, it is incumbent on the U.S., coalition partners, and the free world to consider a range of options to deter Beijing during the current competition phase; de-escalate, demonstrate substantial cost, and force the CCP to recalculate in the window of a crisis; and should such a crisis escalate to a Sino-Taiwanese conflict, execute operations to aid Taiwan. About the Speaker: As a Navy civilian at ONI, Mr. Glass previously worked as an all-source intelligence analyst with the Global Maritime Environment Division's Transnational Threat Department providing fleet and national decision-makers with in-depth knowledge of the maritime domain in USINDOPACOM and USSOUTHCOM. Mr. Glass presently runs a large and growing team of U.S. Naval officers, enlisted, and civilians as the lead analyst for ONI Kennedy Maritime Analysis Center, Fleet Operations Integration Division's primary line of effort. He has authored a significant number of products and briefs in direct response to increasing signal demands from the DoD and IC writ large. Customers have included the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Commander ONI, and the Commander of USINDOPACOM among others. Chris also currently oversees a DoD and IC-wide monthly community of interest which includes more than 40 individual offices and 400 members which have equities informing senior leaders in the IC, U.S. Military, and Federal Government. ***Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=18

3:05pm- On Monday afternoon, Fox News announced that their prime-time host Tucker Carlson will be leaving the network. According to reports, Fox News will rely on a rotation of hosts until ultimately deciding on a successor. Carlson's final broadcast on the network was Friday of last week. According to Bloomberg News, after announcing the departure of Carlson, Fox News lost nearly $700 million in market capitalization.  3:25pm- What's next for Tucker Carlson—another news network? A podcast? Perhaps even a run for political office? Regardless, Fox News better have a back-up plan because he hosted the number-one-rated news program on cable television. 3:40pm- Dan McLaughlin—Senior Writer at National Review and a Fellow at National Review Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent editorial, “The Tiki-Torch Charges Are Prosecutorial Abuse.” McLaughlin writes, “[t]he Charlottesville racists should be denounced, but prosecuting them for peaceful protest is abusive, unfair, and probably unconstitutional.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/04/the-tiki-torch-charges-are-prosecutorial-abuse/ 3:55pm- Speaking with Bill Whitaker of 60 Minutes on CBS, January 6th rioter Ray Epps accused Tucker Carlson of being “obsessed with him and wrongfully accusing him of being an employee of the federal government. Following his interview, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated: “Ray Epps has never been an FBI source or an FBI employee.” 4:05pm- Will Tucker Carlson's departure result in the downfall of Fox News? Will his loyal audience still tune in without him appearing as a host on the network? According to Bloomberg News, after announcing the departure of Carlson, Fox News lost nearly $700 million in market capitalization.  4:10pm- Appearing on the Make Yourself at Home podcast, Bud Light Marketing Vice President Alissa Heinerscheid mocked her company's customers for being “fratty and out of touch.” Months later, the brand's association with trans-activist Dylan Mulvaney resulted in the company losing an estimated $5 billion in market capitalization. According to reports, Heinerscheid is now taking a leave of absence. 4:30pm- Congressman Guy Reschenthaler— Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th District and serving on the House Appropriations Committee & the House Committee on Rules—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) plan to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for cuts to federal government spending. Is there any chance President Joe Biden will agree to the Republican proposal? Rep. Reschenthaler also talks about his recent trip to Taiwan—where Taiwanese government officials expressed concern that a Chinese invasion could be imminent. How can we help guarantee Taiwanese autonomy?  4:50pm- While speaking with Rick Rubin, Phil Jackson—a thirteen-time NBA champion and widely regarded as the greatest coach in basketball history—said he no longer watches NBA games because the league has become too immersed in political activism. 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: Over the weekend, news spread that President Joe Biden is planning to announce his reelection campaign as early as Tuesday. During an MSNBC broadcast, pollster Steve Kornacki noted that only 26% of Americans think Biden should run for reelection, with 70% saying he should not run. On ABC's This Week with Martha Raddatz, journalist Terry Moran said Americans do not want to vote for an 80-year-old president. Are Democrats finally starting to realize President Biden's age is a major problem? 5:20pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Congressman James Comer (R-KY) revealed that he believes as many as twelve Biden family members have been involved in Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings—concluding “there's not going to be anybody left for a Christmas picture!” 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—former Deputy National Security Advisor & Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about a recent Washington Post article, “EPA Plan Would Impose Drastic Cuts On Power Plant Emissions by 2040.” What are the consequences of immediately abandoning traditional, reliable forms of energy for less reliable, and less abundant, “green energy”? Dr. Coates also discusses the United States embassy evacuating diplomats and staff from Sudan on Sunday as fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces continues.  6:05pm- While appearing on Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Tucker Carlson of “inciting violence” and that Fox News should be regulated.  6:15pm- What is John Kerry's favorite ice cream? Well, thanks to a hard-hitting interview conducted by MSNBC's Jen Psaki we now know that it is a chocolate-covered Dove bar!  6:35pm- In a new editorial, Reason's Robby Soave documents Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett's (D-US Virgin Islands) threat to charge independent journalist Matt Taibbi with perjury for a typo. Soave writes, “Plaskett recently sent a letter to Taibbi accusing him of perjury and suggesting that he could face up to five years in jail…It is true that Taibbi made some errors: In one of his tweets about the web of organizations engaged in identifying so-called misinformation on Twitter, he confused CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency—an organ of the federal government—with CIS, the Center for Internet Security—a nonprofit…Regardless, it is obviously not the case that Taibbi committed perjury. Plaskett's letter describes the CISA/CIS mistake as an ‘intentional' one; this is simply false.” Ironically, over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris referenced a non-existent federal agency while discussing the controversial abortion drug mifepristone. Should Vice President Harris be criminally punished too? You can read Soave's full article here: https://reason.com/2023/04/20/matti-taibbi-stacey-plaskett-jail-time-twitter-files-perjury/ 6:50pm- CNN unearthed a campaign ad from Joe Biden's 1972 Senate run where he suggested his opponent, Cale Boggs, was too old to serve effectively. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Will Tucker Carlson's departure result in the downfall of Fox News? Will his loyal audience still tune in without him appearing as a host on the network? According to Bloomberg News, after announcing the departure of Carlson, Fox News lost nearly $700 million in market capitalization. Appearing on the Make Yourself at Home podcast, Bud Light Marketing Vice President Alissa Heinerscheid mocked her company's customers for being “fratty and out of touch.” Months later, the brand's association with trans-activist Dylan Mulvaney resulted in the company losing an estimated $5 billion in market capitalization. According to reports, Heinerscheid is now taking a leave of absence. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler— Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th District and serving on the House Appropriations Committee & the House Committee on Rules—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) plan to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for cuts to federal government spending. Is there any chance President Joe Biden will agree to the Republican proposal? Rep. Reschenthaler also talks about his recent trip to Taiwan—where Taiwanese government officials expressed concern that a Chinese invasion could be imminent. How can we help guarantee Taiwanese autonomy? While speaking with Rick Rubin, Phil Jackson—a thirteen-time NBA champion and widely regarded as the greatest coach in basketball history—said he no longer watches NBA games because the league has become too immersed in political activism.

There's been a lot of talk recently about the possibility of the US and China going to war if China invades Taiwan, but as usual, I'm here to dampen the hype and reduce expectations. Let's not rush into WWIII, and instead have a rational conversation about how likely war between the world's foremost superpowers actually is.Sorry for the delay in episodes, was away with the family over Easter.Chapters2:30 What is Taiwan? The One China Policy05:24 Taiwanese cultural politics and identity15:20 We would all die21:20 Pyrrhic victory27:44: China's other strategy31:45: Taiwan's situation41:55: Taiwan is not a priority for the US48:00 Conclusions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SourcesMelissa J. Brown, Is Taiwan Chinese?The Impact of Culture, Power, and Migration on Changing IdentitiesChris Miller, Chip War:The Fight for the World's Most Critical TechnologyKerry Brown and Kalley Wu Tzu-Hui, The Trouble With Taiwan: History, Identity and a Rising China_ History, the United States and a Rising ChinaCSIS, The First Battle of the Next War: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan (https://www.csis.org/analysis/first-battle-next-war-wargaming-chinese-invasion-taiwan)The New York Times, Who Benefits From Confrontation With ChinaSyaru Lin, Taiwan's China Dilemma, Contested Identities and Multiple Interests in Taiwan's Cross-Strait Economic Policy-Stanford University PressThe National Interest, The Worrisome Erosion of the One China PolicyThe Baby TribeA podcast dedicated to infant nutrition and health Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod

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Iran's crown prince makes his 1st visit to Israel. Plus, conflict in Sudan threatens the Abraham Accords, Taiwanese civilians prepare to fight against a Chinese invasion, and one of the producers of "Jesus Revolution" film shares how it's ...

Angela has been a digital nomad for the past 2 years, and half of that time has been spent abroad in countries where she is quite literally a "foreigner." However, this episode is dedicated to reflecting on her recent experience going back to Taiwan (her family's motherland) as an adult with her husband and non-Taiwanese in-laws, and all the ways she felt like a foreigner despite *almost* fitting in. We discuss the difference between visiting the motherland as a child with your family as your personal tour guides vs. wading the waters on your own as an adult. We also talk about how as American-born kids, language is naturally a barrier for many of us even if we can speak "like a native" accent-wise, because we don't always have the necessary vocabulary to function like a normal member of that society since we didn't grow up there. Join us as Angela recounts her experience, and let us know if you know what she's talking about! Drop a line in our comments on social media with what your biggest hangup was going back to the motherland, and/or if you've noticed any differences visiting as a child vs. as an adult. Follow us on TikTok at @butwhereareyoureallyfrom and on Instagram at @whereareyoufrompod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/butwhereareyoureallyfrom/support

The Chinese government goes to extreme lengths to silence criticism and instill fear among Chinese, Uyghur, Hong Kongers, Tibetan, Taiwanese, and religious communities abroad. In this episode, frontline activists discuss transnational repression and the Chinese government's various methods of monitoring, surveilling, and intimidating dissidents abroad. Featured Guests: Joey Siu, Hongkongese-American human rights activist Tenzin Yangzom, Campaign manager of Students for a Free Tibet Zumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian activist and program & advocacy manager of World Uyghur Congress Jenny Wang, Human Rights Foundation

Iran's crown prince makes his 1st visit to Israel. Plus, conflict in Sudan threatens the Abraham Accords, Taiwanese civilians prepare to fight against a Chinese invasion, and one of the producers of "Jesus Revolution" film shares how it's ...

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Taiwanese Foreign Minister warns West against complacency on China, TUC leader Paul Nowak takes your calls & should cannabis be legalised?

In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and take a minute to reintroduce themselves to our new listeners. We give an abbreviated version of our stories, and get the chance to ask some pointed questions about key periods in our lives.Later, we try a Taiwanese puff pastry. by I Mei—you know KJ is a sucker for those sweet, buttery layers! ---// Support the Show! Online at janchishow.com Support the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishow Join our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Watch our Youtube Videos Leave a voicemail! 972-677-8867

Ryan Alexander Holmes, Afro-Asian American actor and content creator, was born and raised in Los Angeles by a Taiwanese mother and African American father and identifies as 100% Chinese and 100% African. An outspoken activist about racism in America himself, Ryan joins Proudly Asian to talk about growing up Blasian, dealing with rejection as an actor, and how to break out of a victim mindset in a world that's quick to judge. Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryanalexh ------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected with Proudly Asian: Website - https://proudly-asian.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/proudly.asian Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtBzoAJQGbEB_K9Se8AlYlQ Send us a voice message - https://anchor.fm/proudlyasian/message Support us - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/proudlyasian Email us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Abe tells Ben a Taiwanese fairy tale about a mean brother, a dead dog, beans... and farts? Yes! FARTS! We also answer some "Who is more likely to...?" questions. #神奇的豆子 #臭屁的故事 Video for this episode:⁠ https://youtu.be/voLsjyRG0HM Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Teacher Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ GoGoエイブ会話 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSnkwixv3YMHVAsFheMSHg?sub_confirmation=1 Abe's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcw2Uvh_pJcn1gyloUR3HA?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk GoGoプロジェクト: https://55english.jp #EnglishLearning #EnglishPodcast #LanguageLearning #StudyEnglish #EnglishSpeak #EnglishPractice #EFL #ESL #英語学習 #podcast

When asked how he identifies, Wayne Hsiung says one word. "Animal." Hsiung is the co-founder of DxE, Direct Action Everywhere, known for reviving the art of protest in the animal rights movement through "open rescue," a dramatic, effective, and memorable tactic. He reveals insights on DxE's victory over Smithfield's factory farm operation in Utah where Hsiung faced felony charges for saving two baby piglets. In conversation with Emil Guillermo, Hsiung gets personal about growing up in Indiana, and how his Taiwanese family's spiritual beliefs have informed and motivated his animal rights mission. Hsiung also predicts his prospects in an upcoming beagle rescue case in Wisconsin.  Hsiung's blog is The Simple Heart (simpleheart.substack.com). Register for the Animal Liberation Conference,  June 9th - 14th (LiberationConference.com), in Berkeley where Hsiung will facilitate an interactive workshop called The Open Rescue Experience. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks.  Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe.  Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok  vlog: www.amok.com or read my columns. Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  Originally released April 12, 2023 ©copyright 2023

Tensions are rising after China conducted military drills around Taiwan over the course of three days. The Taiwanese government took the drills as a sign that China is gearing up to launch a war against them. The drills occurred just a day after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned home from the U.S. Dan heard listeners thoughts on the rising tensions.

Dan started the 10PM hour with a special Half Time Guest, former Red Sox Mike Timlin, who joined him to discuss a couple important races coming up to benefit great causes!Then, Tensions are rising after China conducted military drills around Taiwan over the course of three days. The Taiwanese government took the drills as a sign that China is gearing up to launch a war against them. The drills occurred just a day after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned home from the U.S. Professor Miles Yu of the U.S. Naval Academy joined Dan to discuss.

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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Let’s get straight to the news. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/louisville-kentucky-shooting.html 5 Dead and 8 Injured in Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say At least five people were killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Ky., on Monday morning, the police said. The suspected gunman died at the scene. Paul Humphrey, the deputy chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department, said that the police received calls around 8:30 a.m. about a shooting at Old National Bank and when they arrived on the scene, “they encountered the suspect almost immediately, still firing gunshots.” Chief Humphrey said that the gunman, whose name was not immediately released, was confirmed dead at the scene. “We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time,” he said. It was not immediately clear if the gunman was included among the five dead. The police did not give a motive for the shooting, but they said that the gunman had a connection to the bank and may have been a current or former employee. “We believe this is a lone gunman involved in this that did have a connection to the bank,” Chief Humphrey said at a news conference. Five people were killed inside the bank, the deputy chief said, and at least eight people, including a police officer, were taken to a nearby hospital. He said that two people were in critical condition, including a police officer who was in surgery on Monday morning. “There is no active danger known to the public at this time,” Chief Humphrey said. The bank is across the street from Louisville Slugger Field, a minor-league baseball stadium where the Louisville Bats play. The area includes many hotels and apartment complexes. The University of Louisville Hospital received nine patients, including two police officers, from the shooting, a spokeswoman, Heather Fountaine, said in an email. She said at least three of the patients had been discharged by early Monday afternoon. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke on the tragedy. Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'I have a very close friend who didn't make it today'- Play Video The Police Department was still investigating the shooting at the bank when one man was fatally shot and another person was injured in a shooting later on Monday morning outside Jefferson Community and Technical College, less than two miles from the bank. It was not immediately clear what led to that shooting, but the police said that the two shootings were not connected. The college’s technical campus was still on lockdown midday Monday, and the school closed all of its campuses and canceled classes “out of reverence for those involved in shootings that have occurred today,” it said. https://www.foxnews.com/world/taiwan-warns-chinese-misstep-could-lead-uncontrollable-world-war-outbreak Taiwan warns Chinese misstep could lead to 'uncontrollable' world war outbreak Taiwan is sounding alarms over Chinese military drills that it says could mistakenly spark an "uncontrollable war" that would draw in countries from around the world. "The Chinese military exercises this couple of days have been very serious," Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told Fox News Sunday. "If you look at the sorties of the Chinese air force, together with the ships, they're coming very close to Taiwan. And any accident might spark an uncontrollable war in between Taiwan and China. And if other countries are trying to intervene, it might be the start of a war of great scale." The comments come as large scale Chinese military drills entered their third day Monday, with the Chinese military declaring that it is "ready to fight" if Taiwan were to attempt to declare its independence from the mainland. "The theater’s troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts," the military said Monday, according to The Associated Press. The drills China has run played out similarly to those the country conducted in August after Taiwan received a visit from then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., this time coming on the heels of a meeting between Taiwanese officials and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Like the previous incident in August, multiple warships and planes have reportedly crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which for decades was understood by both sides as a boundary that military forces should not cross for fear of escalating to war. But China has disregarded the boundary in more recent military drills, insisting the line is "imaginary" in nature. Wu warned that the recent drills have shown that the Chinese threat to the independently governed island have continued to increase, arguing that it will be crucial for the U.S. to continue to show support for Taiwan as a way to deter aggression from the mainland. https://www.theblaze.com/news/social-media-federal-agency-hiring Social media and big tech companies have hired hundreds from federal agencies, including CIA and FBI Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter hired nearly 250 employees from federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and the CIA, according to an investigation by the Daily Caller. Silicon Valley and tech companies have recruited 248 employees from the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ, and FBI, according to the report. Several of the employees fill top roles at the companies after having held positions in government agencies for more than two decades in many cases. Much of the hiring came between 2017 and 2022. Google alone hired 130 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI employees. Meta hired 47. Even Chinese-owned TikTok has employed 25 former CIA, DHS, DOJ, or FBI employees. The report states that Twitter directly recruited several employees of the FBI who had worked for the agency for over 20 years. An “embedded security manager" worked for Twitter for 10 months after working 22 years in the FBI, but he now works for Chevron. A “senior security manager" for Twitter also had a 22-year career with the FBI. Twitter's director of information security for the insider threat program was an FBI employee of 23 years. Additionally, the tech company's corporate security manager and crisis manager had 25 and 23 years respectively of experience at the federal agency. Other job titles at Twitter with FBI backgrounds include “senior director,” “security specialist,” “director of corporate security/ risk,” and “director of corporate resilience.” Google, Meta, TikTok, and the former FBI employees mentioned in the report either did not respond to inquiries from the Daily Caller or declined to comment. Twitter reportedly responded with a poo emoji, which is standard practice for the company. Twitter CEO Elon Musk is fighting battles on many fronts recently, with varying degrees of success. Musk is battling media credibility claims after labeling National Public Radio as "state-affiliated media," before eventually adjusting the label to "government funded media," the same annotation given to outlet BBC. At the same time, Musk temporarily changed the Twitter logo on the website to the "doge," a widely used cartoon image of the dog breed Shiba Inu. As well, in late March 2023, Musk and 1,000 others from the tech industry urged a pause in the development of artificial intelligence due to "profound risks to society and humanity." Speaking of social media & marketing… https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/10/viral-video-shows-bud-light-exec-trashing-brands-fratty-and-out-of-touch-marketing/ Viral Video Shows Bud Light Exec Trashing Brand’s ‘Fratty And Out-Of-Touch’ Marketing Recently resurfaced video shows Alissa Heinerscheid, the vice president of marketing at Bud Light, trashing the beer company’s customer base. The video made the rounds after Bud Light partnered with Dylan Mulvaney, sending the transgender TikTok star a beer can with his face on it. Another Bud Light can features a rainbow and the phrase “celebrate everyone’s identity,” with various pronouns printed on the can. Dylan has posted several videos on social media advertising the beer. The advertising campaign sparked massive backlash from the Bud Light’s customers. https://twitter.com/i/status/1645089521980280832 - Play Video Thanks Bud Light… nothing makes me feel more seen than seeing a man pretending to be a woman on your beer cans. The video has been shared by several popular Twitter accounts, and has amassed million of views. Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch defended the partnership in a statement issued on April 3. “Anheuser-Busch works with hundreds of influencers across our brands as one of many ways to authentically connect with audiences across various demographics and passion points,” the spokesperson said. “From time to time, we produce unique commemorative cans for fans and for brand influencers, like Dylan Mulvaney. This commemorative can was a gift to celebrate a personal milestone and is not for sale to the general public.” Dime Payments Dime Payments is a Christian owned processing payment business. Every business needs a payment process system, so please go to https://dimepayments.com/flf and sign your business up. Working with them supports us. They wont cancel you, like Stripe canceled President Trump. They wont cancel you, like Mailchimp canceled the Babylon Bee. Check them out. At least have a phone call and tell them that CrossPolitic sent you. Go to https://dimepayments.com/flf. Now, let’s bring this home for a landing… it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! Over this Easter weekend, my friends and I hosted a fight night. It was UFC 287, which featured numerous fights. Christian Rodriguez defeated the previously undefeated (and 18 year old) Raul Rosas Jr. by unanimous decision. But hey, Kevin Holland defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio by TKO Rob Font defeated Adrian Yanez by TKO Gilbert Burns took down the legend Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision. Masvidal appeared to have retired after the fight as well, after 20 years of fighting. And then… this happend… PLAY AUDIO CLIP HERE That’s right… the main event featured Alex Pereira, and Israel Adesanya, and Adesanya defeated his boogie man by KO… the background story is Pereira defeated Adesanya in their three previous fights, and Adesanya FINALLY came back and got him over the weekend in his fourth attempt… and for awhile, it looked like Pereira was going to win again, until Adesanya flipped the script, and walked away with the win.