Taiwan: The Island at the Centre of a Global Power Struggle

Why is Taiwan, an island smaller than Switzerland, at the heart of global tension between China and the West?

In this in-depth video, “Taiwan: The Island at the Centre of a Global Power Struggle,” we explore the island’s dramatic history, from its colonial past to its rise as a democratic and technological powerhouse. Discover how Taiwan became both a symbol of freedom and a strategic flashpoint between superpowers.

We unpack:
The Chinese Civil War and Taiwan’s separation from the mainland
U.S. involvement and Cold War dynamics
The rise of the semiconductor empire (TSMC and global tech dominance)
China’s growing military pressure and the risk of invasion
What Taiwan’s future means for world peace and democracy

If you’re interested in geopolitics, modern history, or global security, this is a story you can’t afford to miss.

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00:00:00 – The Island That Changed the World
00:01:19 – From Empire to Exile: Taiwan’s Birth
00:02:08 – The Cold War’s Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier
00:03:15 – Democracy and Economic Miracle
00:04:10 – The Silicon Shield
00:05:03 – The Shadow of Invasion
00:06:00 – The Future of Taiwan and Global Power

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