Taiwan has witnessed a major political shift — but why does much of the Western media ignore the story?
Carl Zha joins Jamarl Thomas to discuss the massive protests in Taiwan, the dissatisfaction with the DPP government, and what the movement could mean for the future of cross-strait relations.
Carl explains why many Taiwanese voters question the strategy of confrontation with China, why upcoming elections could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, and whether the opposition can unite to challenge the current party which rules.
The conversation expands beyond Taiwan into the wider global power struggle:
• Why China's response to US pressure is changing
• The Panama Canal dispute and China's economic retaliation strategy
• Japan's currency crisis and the risks of the yen carry trade
• Why China buys gold and has reduced US Treasury holdings
• China's increased advantage in open-source artificial intelligence
• Why Chinese AI models challenge America's tech dominance
As the global balance of power shifts, Carl and Jamarl examine whether Washington's strategy of containment creates the very outcomes it seeks to prevent.