Since the 1980s, Taiwan has been a model of democracy in East Asia, but there are challenges on the horizon. Domestically, Taiwan is experiencing slow economic growth and a polarized electorate. Meanwhile across the region leaders are navigating tensions on the Korean peninsula, disputes in the South China Sea, and the possibility of a US-China trade war. In this conversation, former president of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou talks with Professor Francis Fukuyama about all these issues, as well as the future of Taiwan's relationship with China.
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