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The Rest Is Politics

500. Japan, China, and the Fight for Taiwan (Question Time)

The Rest Is Politics

Goalhanger

News, Politics, Government

4.5 • 11.5K Ratings

šŸ—“ļø 12 February 2026

ā±ļø 56 minutes

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Are Japan and China closer to conflict over Taiwan, after the landslide victory for Japan's 'Iron Lady', Sanae Takayichi? Does Trump’s crumbling American-Hispanic vote explain his extreme reaction to Bad Bunny's historic, Spanish-only Super Bowl performance? Is the Winter Olympics a sign sport is the only thing that can make us feel good right now? __________ Sign up for our free newsletter at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your free trial at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠ to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit ⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here āž¼ ⁠nordvpn.com/restispolitics⁠ It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee āœ… Listen to 'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Will Die' by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0p66zkQAAmmJ7PWsCSGgCT⁠ __________ Instagram: ⁠@restispolitics⁠ Twitter: ⁠@restispolitics⁠ Email: ⁠therestispolitics@goalhanger.com⁠ __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Senior Producer: Callum Hill General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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