Taiwan Talks: "Did Trump Strike Iran To Weaken China? | Taiwan Talks EP787" on YouTube
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Recent interview on the Iran war and the possible ramifications for China and Taiwan.
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A joint US–Israel attack has decapitated Iran’s leadership, dramatically reshaping the strategic landscape of the Middle East and sending shockwaves across the globe.
The Trump Administration has publicly offered a variety of justifications, from preventing Iran’s nuclear ambitions to retaliating for attacks on Americans. But could China also be part of Washington’s calculus? Beijing is heavily dependent on Iranian oil, while countries like Venezuela and Iran look to China for military equipment and economic support. The US strikes — and China’s lack of a response beyond words — threatens to undermine Beijing’s global standing and its relationships with its partners. In this episode, we examine the fallout from the strike on Iran, its implications for the Taiwan Strait, and what it means for the US-China rivalry ahead of the upcoming Trump–Xi summit.
*Recorded on March 4, 2026 at 10am Taiwan Standard Time
Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat
Consultant: Max Yu
Research Assistant: Ryan Pham
Our guests:
Ilan Berman
- American Foreign Policy Council Senior Vice President
- Jewish Policy Center Senior Non-Resident Fellow
- US Air Force Lt Colonel (Ret.)
- National Chengchi University Visiting Scholar
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