China’s Xi Jinping is telling Taiwan’s opposition leader the island is part of Communist China—during their first meeting in a decade. Taiwan’s government is warning about the regime’s true intentions.
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a massive defense boost for Taiwan. It’s vital for the island to defend itself in the event of a Chinese invasion. The main hurdle is Taiwan’s opposition party, whose leader is currently visiting China.
What does Taiwan’s opposition leader’s visit to China signal to the West? Grant Newsham joins us to unpack what’s at stake.
Japan is downgrading ties with China in its latest 2026 report. It comes after months of rising diplomatic tensions over Taiwan.
A Chinese researcher’s death at the University of Michigan is under investigation. He was found dead on campus last month, and officials are continuing to look into the circumstances.
00:00 Intro
01:10 Taiwan Opposition Leader Meets Xi in Beijing
02:10 Xi-Cheng Meeting: ‘One China,’ Taiwan Strait
03:36 Taiwan Official Condemns Cheng’s Pro-China Stance
04:21 Taiwan Defense Plan Stalls as CCP Pressure Grows
05:17 China Drills Near Taiwan Seen as Invasion Prep
06:37 Officials Warn Taiwan Deterrence Window Closing
06:58 What China’s Meeting with Taiwan Opposition Signals
07:18 Beijing Woos Taiwan Leader as Military Threat Grows
08:22 China Expands Naval Presence Across Key Seas
09:23 Taiwan Budget Dispute Raises Concern in Washington
10:43 Beijing Eyes Deal to Limit U.S. Support for Taiwan
12:32 U.S. Gains Leverage Over China’s Energy Supply
14:41 Data Shows Ships Aren’t Passing Through Hormuz Strait Yet
16:41 Russia Declares Temporary Ceasefire for Easter
17:59 Chinese Researcher Death at U-M Under Investigation
18:58 Japan Downgrades China Relationship in 2026 Report
20:07 China’s Top Diplomat Meets North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
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