Is 2026 China's window to “reunite” Taiwan? With Trump’s muted position on Taiwan and focus on the Western Hemisphere, China experts see a "perfect storm" of opportunity. Yun Sun, Ph.D., Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center, explains why Beijing believes this may be a now-or-never moment. Dr. Sun unpacks her arguments and warnings from her recent Foreign Affairs essay.
In this episode:
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The People's Liberation Army’s military readiness
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If the United States won’t intervene, would Japan or South Korea?
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Decoding the signals from the purge of PLA generals
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Xi Jinping's legacy ambitions
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Warning signs to watch in 2026
Show Notes:
Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and guest co-host Rosanna Lockwood (international journalist).
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