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War is looming... With potentially even greater consequences for us than the war in Ukraine. China is out to get its grip on the neighboring island of Taiwan. It is a conflict that has been going on for decades. China expert Casper Wits from Leiden University explains in this episode why tensions are rising so high right now. 00:00 - A serious threat in Asia. 01:22 - Two Chinas, how can that happen? 03:23 - Different ideas about the future. 04:58 - Nationalism and communism clash. 06:57 - Can't they live peacefully side by side now? 07:43 - Whose side are we on? All kinds of interests. 09:26 - The choice: Taiwan does not exist for the Netherlands. 10:04 - Will China attack Taiwan? More science? Check: Podcast on Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/0z2ydI7... Podcast on iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/nl/podcast/d... Our website ► http://www.universiteitvannederland.nl/ Instagram ► / universiteitnl Twitter ► / universiteitnl Facebook ► / universiteitvannederland For non-commercial use, it is permitted to use fragments (as long as the context is preserved). Always mention the source: University of the Netherlands. If in doubt, email us at [email protected] About the University of the Netherlands: The University of the Netherlands has an independent editorial team that produces podcasts, videos and social posts about scientific subjects every week. We believe that everyone should be able to learn from the top scientists we have in the Netherlands. Without tuition fees or exams. We are the university for everyone.