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Wolf Warrior Visits - Unpacking China's Interest in Ireland

On February 16th and 17th, China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi (王毅) visited Ireland. Mr. Wang is the second senior Chinese official to visit Ireland in just over a year, following a visit by Premier Li Qiang (李强) in January of 2024.

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we dive deep into China's growing interest in Ireland and how this dynamic intersects with broader EU-China relations. We examine how the rise of protectionist policies under US President Donald Trump coupled with China's desire to reshape the international rules-based world order creates challenges for Ireland who find themselves navigating a complex geopolitical terrain.

We examine the ripple effects of these global power dynamics on frontline democracies like Taiwan and Ukraine and analyze whether Ireland could become a new battleground in this struggle for global influence.

Tune in to this episode of Perspectives with Neilo as we take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the latest Chinese visit to Ireland and what factors could be prompting this uptick of interest in a turbulent geopolitical landscape. 

Date of Recording: February 22nd, 2025.



Picture of Ireland's deputy prime minister (Tanaiste) Simon Harris welcoming Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Dublin on February 17th, 2025. Behind them are (L-R) Irish, EU and Chinese flags.
Irish Deputy Prime Minister (Tanaiste) Simon Harris welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Ireland on February 17th, 2025



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Taiwan, Ireland and Wolf Warrior Interference - Interview with Senator Gerry Horkan

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we dive deep into the heart of international diplomacy and the challenges faced by democracies on the frontlines. Senator Gerry Horkan (Ireland) shares his firsthand experience and insights from his July 2024 visit to Taiwan, a democratic beacon in the Asia-Pacific region. Horkan reflects on the warm reception he received in Taiwan, as well as the reported backlash from China's Wolf Warrior diplomacy.

The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland's harsh criticisms of Horkan and his colleagues' visit highlight the geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan's sovereignty and its ongoing struggle for global recognition.  As an advocate for pro-democracy values, Horkan discusses the importance of supporting Taiwan, a nation under constant threat of aggression from China.

This episode shares some valuable insights for anyone interested in global democracy, foreign policy and the delicate balance of international relations in a world increasingly under threat by authoritarian regimes. Whether you're following the situation in Taiwan, Ukraine or other frontline democracies, this interview provides a glimpse into the global struggle for democratic ideals in an era of Wolf Warrior diplomacy.

Date of Recording: January 26th, 2025.




Irish Senate delegation visiting Taiwan in July, 2024 (L-R) Diarmuid Wilson (FF), Garret Ahern (FG), Sharon Keogan (Ind), Gerry Horkan (FF) and Gerard Craughwell (Ind). Listen to our interview with Gerry Horkan at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts
Irish Senate delegation visiting Taiwan in July, 2024 (L-R) Diarmuid Wilson (FF), Garret Ahern (FG), Sharon Keogan (Ind), Gerry Horkan (FF) and Gerard Craughwell (Ind)


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    Wolf Warrior Peace Brokering

     At the end of April, China's ambassador to France, Lu Shaye drew the ire of many countries when he commented in an interview on French television that Crimea belongs to Russia and that former Soviet states lack legitimacy. While China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs quickly retracted the statement, the incident amplified doubts as to whether China can be an impartial peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine war.

    Jojje Olsson (@jojjeols) is a journalist and author based in Taiwan and the owner-editor of Sweden's biggest news site about China, kinamedia.se. He wrote that "China's statement about 'illegitimate' Soviet states should be taken seriously".

    Jojje joins me on this episode of Perspectives with Neilo to discuss China's ability to be an impartial peace broker, the significance of wolf warrior Lu Shaye's comments, and the subsequent phone call by Xi Jinping to President Zelenskyy 14 months on from the start of the Russian invasion.

    We also touch on Jojje's own journey and how conditions for journalists in China have changed in the past decade.


    Date of Recording: May 12th, 2023



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