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This Is Why

Inside Taiwan: The threat of war with China

This Is Why

Sky News

News Commentary, Daily News, News

4.0 β€’ 552 Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 11 October 2022

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Tensions between China and its neighbour Taiwan have risen in recent months, and now, a Sky News team has visited the island - speaking to people about daily life, the ongoing threat, and preparations for a possible invasion.

On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, we hear from those on the island as our Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch reflects on the deployment, and former US national Security Adviser John Bolton discusses just how big a threat Beijing poses.

Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Emma Rae Woodhouse – podcast producer
Rachel Thompson – Asia producer
Jakub Szweda – interviews producer
Nelly Stefanova and Rob Fellowes – archive researchers
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Philly Beaumont – editor

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The Chinese military is on the march.

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There is real tension in the region.

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The Chinese even fired missiles over Taiwan,

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their response to a controversial visit by the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Some experts think these drills could be preparations for an invasion. Beijing's leader Xi Jinping continues to seek what he calls reunification

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