U.S. and Philippines To Expand Strategic Port Near Taiwan | Taiwan Talks EP327

In this episode of Taiwan Talks, we explore U.S. support for constructing a new seaport in the Philippines' northernmost Batanes Island, close to Taiwan. This initiative follows enhanced military cooperation and the establishment of new bases in the Philippines. We'll discuss the motivations behind the U.S. support and the potential regional implications. Our guests are: Liu Fu-kuo Director, NCCU Taiwan Center for Security Studies Jeremy Huai-Che Chiang Associate research fellow, Foundation for Future Generations Taiwan Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:52 - U.S. Objectives in Supporting Philippine Seaport 00:05:50 - Philippines and Regional International Issues 00:09:43 - Taiwan's Engagement With the International Community 00:12:12 -Manila's Position on the "One China" Policy 00:16:24 - China's Maritime Initiatives With the Philippines 00:19:55 - US$1B Investment in Philippine Semiconductors 00:23:25 - U.S. TikTok Ban and Data Espionage Concerns #US #Taiwan #Philippines #Batenes #TaiwanStrait #TaiwanTalks #China #seaport