Taiwan, Caught between Powers

Dr. Adrian Ang, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

26-Nov-25 08:45

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Tensions in the Indo-Pacific have been rising steadily but in recent months, Taiwan has become the focal point of both geopolitical friction and economic concern. Dr. Adrian Ang, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies tells us what the consequences of this is for Asia and if the rift between Japan and China will escalate.

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Produced by: Agnes Ong, Jake Lim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam

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Categories: international

Tags: taiwan, japan-china tensions, semiconductors, east asia, us-china tensions,

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