Episode Details

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:

• The People's Liberation Army’s military readiness 

• If the United States won’t intervene, would Japan or South Korea? 

• Decoding the signals from the purge of PLA generals

• Xi Jinping's legacy ambitions

• Warning signs to watch in 2026

Show Notes: 

• A Perfect Storm for Taiwan in 2026? | Foreign Affairs  

• Yun Sun | Stimson Center

• Yun Sun | Brookings 

Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and guest co-host Rosanna Lockwood (international journalist).

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