Beyond the Taiwan Strait, tensions in the South China Sea have also been escalating. Repeated clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels are intensifying, leading to more cooperation between Manila and Washington. Today, we’re asking: Has the South China Sea replaced the Taiwan Strait as the biggest flashpoint between the U.S. and China? This episode is the second show recorded at National Chengchi University in Taipei on May 3.

Our guests:

Charles Wu
Department of Diplomacy Professor and Chair

Huang Kweibo
Director, Center for Global and Regional Risk Assessment

Chen Pingkuei
Department of Diplomacy Professor

Lee Chiayi
Director of the International Master's Program in International Studies