In this discussion with Richard Kary on Beyond The Official Narrative, I discuss whether China is likely to take over Taiwan and how the issue should be understood beyond the usual Western headlines.

The Taiwan question is not merely a military or diplomatic issue. It reflects the shifting balance of global power, the weakening of American authority, China’s long-term strategic patience, and the illusions many in the West hold about geopolitics.

Listen to the full discussion at Republic Broadcasting Archives →

Key Takeaways

• Why Taiwan must be understood within the larger shift in global power
• How China’s long-term strategic thinking differs from Western political short-termism
• Why American power and credibility matter to the Taiwan question
• The danger of interpreting China through Western assumptions and slogans
• Why geopolitics is shaped by civilization, incentives, and power—not merely official narratives