U.S. Skepticism in Taiwan: From Shared Values to Protection Fees【Taiwanology Ep.56】

Is Taiwan’s biggest ally still reliable? For years, the U.S. and Taiwan were "best friends" because of democracy. But now, the conversation has changed to "protection fees" and business deals. This shift is creating a wave of U.S. skepticism across the island. We look at why people in Taiwan feel anxious and what happens to Taiwan’s security when friendship becomes a transaction.
[00:34] Why Taiwan’s mood is a global warning sign.
[01:43] The "might makes right" dynamic at Davos.
[07:33] The shift from "shared values" to "protection fees."
[11:43] Understanding the gap between anxiety and trust.
[18:24] Is moving chip capacity to the U.S. a dangerous move?
[34:47] The U.S. warning: Pay more to be "worth defending."
Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: William Yang, Senior Analyst of the International Crisis Group
Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang
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