President Trump says he’ll soon decide what to do about US weapons sales to Taiwan - and that decision matters far beyond the island itself.

In this episode, I break down the full story: how the Chinese Civil War created two rival governments, why the US recognised Beijing in the 1970s while continuing to support Taiwan unofficially, and what the “Six Assurances” mean today.

I explain why Taiwan is so important:

• Economically
• Geopolitically
• Reputationally

If during the Cold War the US prioritised Europe, today the strategic focus is the Indo-Pacific - and Taiwan is central to that shift.

Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis — without the noise.

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