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The Washington Test - Cheng Li-wun's U.S. Visit

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) recently visited the United States following her high-profile meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. During a public discussion at the Asia Society in New York, she faced tough questions about Taiwan's future, cross-strait relations, the 1992 Consensus (九二共識), and whether engagement with Beijing can coexist with Taiwan's democracy and autonomy.

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we examine key moments from Cheng Li-wun's US visit, including her exchanges with Asia Society fellows Danny Russel and Orville Schell, her views on Taiwan-China relations, and the reaction from Washington policymakers.

We also explore:

• Cheng Li-wun's meeting with Xi Jinping
 • The future of the 1992 Consensus
• Taiwan public opinion on cross-strait dialogue
 • US concerns about Taiwan's security and defence policy
 • The legacy of Hong Kong and "One Country, Two Systems"
 • Whether dialogue with Beijing reduces or increases risks for Taiwan

Featuring edited audio excerpts from Cheng Li-wun's June 8 discussion at the Asia Society in New York (see link below).

Date of Recording: June 18th, 2026




KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun addresses a U.S. audience during her June 2026 trip. In the background are a US flag and a Republic of China (Taiwan) flag.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun addresses a U.S. audience
during her June 2026 visit.
Photo courtesy of KMT official website



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Rare Earths, Real Pressure - China's Coercive Push on U.S.-Taiwan Policy

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long pursued a multi-pronged strategy to annex Taiwan — a campaign that has intensified in recent years. From near-daily military incursions into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and territorial waters to provocative blockade exercises around the island, Beijing is steadily increasing pressure. Alongside these military threats, the CCP is waging a parallel campaign of propaganda, disinformation, and grey-zone activities — including infiltration of Taiwan’s government, military, and broader society.

Now, in a new twist, reports suggest that China’s leader Xi Jinping may use upcoming trade talks with the United States to pressure President Donald Trump into publicly opposing Taiwanese independence. On the surface, this might seem far-fetched — especially with Trump often cast as the “Dealmaker-in-Chief.” So why does Beijing believe it can gain the upper hand?

In this episode, we explore China’s strategic response to U.S. tariffs and examine the leverage the CCP holds in its complex relationship with Washington. We also assess how Trump-era foreign policy is shaping U.S.-Taiwan relations — and how Beijing is exploiting global uncertainty to push forward its authoritarian ambitions.

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Date of Recording: October 5th, 2025.

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Rare Earths, Real Pressure - China's Coercive Push on US-Taiwan Policy

DIVE DEEPER:

Additional Information on the topics covered in this episode:

  • Warsaw Forum 2025 - YouTube (Hsu Szu-Chien)  


Credits:


Sound Soul (This Logo Reveal) by Diamond_Tunes via Pixabay


Chinese Asian Music by SoundGalleryDT via Pixabay


Translator voice by ElevenLabs.io


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Friends of Steel

May 9th marked the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russia also celebrated their version of Victory Day - an event steeped in national pride and symbolism - with a military parade in Red Square in front of an audience which included 29 visiting world leaders.

As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe were watching closely to see if President Putin would offer a different message this year after resisting White House efforts to secure a ceasefire so far.

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we explore Russia's recent Victory Day celebrations. We review the increased attendance of foreign leaders at this year's military parade in Moscow as well as key moments from President Putin's speech.

We also examine the growing alignment between China and Russia, including Xi Jinping's attempt to connect the Victory Day commemoration to what he calls "the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's return" to China.

And finally, we unpack how this year's events are being interpreted across Europe and beyond, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and increasing international calls for a ceasefire.

Date of Recording: May 12th, 2025




Guest of honor, Chinese leader Xi seated on the left with his host, Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the right oversee the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9th. A Chinese interpreter leans in from behind to help with communication.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin and guest of honor, Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversee the Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow on May 9th.


DIVE DEEPER:

Additional information on the topics covered in this episode:

  • EU High Representative Kaja Kallas' statement in Lviv, Ukraine - EU Debates via YouTube (May 9th, 2025)


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Music Credits

Title music: Uplifting by Plastic3 used under license 


Audio transition: Sound Soul (This Logo Reveal) by Diamond_Tunes via Pixabay


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China 101 - Interview with Dr Niall Duggan, UCC

 Regular listeners to Perspectives with Neilo will be aware that China and the behavior of its government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), have been the subject of many of our past episodes, from their aggression against Taiwan and its neighbors in the South China Sea, to their questionable trade practices and the many dubious tactics they employ in their quest for global influence.

In this episode, we dig a little deeper into the background and hear the perspectives of Dr. Niall Duggan, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork. We discussed the origins of the party, the political framework and institutions, the Belt and Road initiative as well as how things have changed under leader Xi Jinping, plus much more.


Date of Recording: September 6th, 2024.




Leader of China, Xi Jinping stands with his right fist raised together with his Communist party comrades as they renew their oath of allegiance.
CCP Leader Xi Jinping and his party comrades renew their oath of allegiance


DIVE DEEPER:

Additional information on the topics covered in this episode:


  • Dr. Niall Duggan, Department of Government and Politics, University College Cork - Research Profile 
  • Whole-process people's democracy - Wiki



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