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China’s Military-Civil Fusion Strategy and US Military Alliances in Asia
10:21 - 17:37 (07:16)
China is aggressively pursuing its military-civil fusion strategy, using American chips in military equipment, while the US is building up military alliances and partnerships across Asia. The Biden administration is also supporting Japan in revitalizing its military and moving away from a pacifist stand.
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The US relationship with Taiwan started when the Nationalist Party fled to the island in 1949, leading to an uneasy partnership with the US providing it with defense.
10:21 - 12:33 (02:12)
Summary
The US relationship with Taiwan started when the Nationalist Party fled to the island in 1949, leading to an uneasy partnership with the US providing it with defense. In recent years, the tensions with China have led to the US taking a more confrontational stance, including providing weapons to Taiwan.
ChapterChina’s Military-Civil Fusion Strategy and US Military Alliances in Asia
EpisodeA Chinese Balloon and a Diplomatic Showdown
PodcastThe Daily
The US military will defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, a departure from previous American presidents' statements.
12:33 - 14:25 (01:52)
Summary
The US military will defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, a departure from previous American presidents' statements. The Biden administration is working to build military alliances and partnerships across Asia and is concerned about potential military confrontation with China.
ChapterChina’s Military-Civil Fusion Strategy and US Military Alliances in Asia
EpisodeA Chinese Balloon and a Diplomatic Showdown
PodcastThe Daily
China's military-civil fusion strategy involves purchasing sophisticated chips for commercial purposes and putting them into military equipment to advance their military.
14:25 - 17:37 (03:11)
Summary
China's military-civil fusion strategy involves purchasing sophisticated chips for commercial purposes and putting them into military equipment to advance their military. Meanwhile, the Biden administration supports Japan's military revitalization and the US military will have greater access to military bases in the Philippines, which includes sites close to Taiwan.