Topic: Taiwan

2 chapters across the catalog

97: Flowers for Fuller
1:50:37 - 1:52:19

97: Flowers for Fuller

Strategic Ambiguity in Australian Foreign Policy

A news clip from Australia discusses the concept of "strategic ambiguity" regarding the country's stance on Taiwan. The hosts note that this term is a sophisticated way of describing gaslighting or the denial of facts in a political context. They argue that such language is used to keep the public calm while maintaining a brutal and contested national security debate.

11: Alley-Oop
1:01:15 - 1:04:10

11: Alley-Oop

LeBron James as a Propaganda Tool in China

LeBron James is viewed by many Chinese fans as a "real leader," a status that makes him a powerful tool for propaganda. During his world tours in cities like Beijing and Guangzhou, he is followed by massive crowds, giving him significant influence. This influence is exactly why the Chinese government is hyper-aggressive in silencing any dissent, as a statement from James regarding Taiwan or Hong Kong could cause a major internal fissure.