Ep95: What are the economic implications of a Chinese attack on Taiwan?

10/01/2023 12 min
Ep95: What are the economic implications of a Chinese attack on Taiwan?

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Episode Synopsis

There would be catastrophic consequences if China invades Taiwan and tries to reunify the island with the mainland by force. Taiwan has said it will fight back with advanced weapons supplied by the US. Joe Biden says the American military would become involved. As well as the human cost, the economic consequences would also be severe. In this podcast, renowned Sinologist Charles Parton considers if economic factors will deter a conflict. The podcast host is Duncan Bartlett, Editor of Asian Affairs.

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