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So in conclusion, it’s not a spy balloon. It’s a a Weather Balloon with Chinese Characteristics (中国特色气球)
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Channing Lee
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Channing Lee
@channingclee
tech & indo-pacific @scsp_ai. SoCal born & raised. views mine. Strait Forward podcast: https://t.co/LbnoSAW4j6
United States Katılım Ağustos 2019
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Coming to the AI+ Expo next week? Make sure to check out these full day discussions starting on May 6th that will convene leaders, pioneers, and strategic thinkers across geopolitics and tech to explore how AI is reshaping global security and prosperity.
Stop by one of the events below:
- May 6: The China Challenge: The View from Taiwan (Room 151)
- May 7: The Africa AI Village: Beyond Frontier Capabilities and Building Practical AI (Room 151)
- May 8: The U.S.-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum (Room 151)
- May 8: Innovation Under Fire: Lessons Learned from Ukraine (Room 154)
Register now: expo.scsp.ai/register/ #AIExpoDC
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How is the critical U.S.-Taiwan partnership evolving?
Join #SCSPTech and @TaiwanDSET on May 6th in D.C. for a special forum: "The China Challenge: The View from Taiwan."
Hear from experts about the state of cross-strait relations and technology competition, from chips and drones to the role of AI influence operations.
Register for free at the #AIExpoDC: expo.scsp.ai
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Taiwan overtook the UK in stock market value — making it the world's seventh largest — as tech firms regained favor. Read more: bloom.bg/4tklyc8
📷️: An Rong Xu/Bloomberg
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Thank you so much to @kenmoriyasu for joining me on an episode of #StraitForward to talk about the critical Japan-Taiwan relationship!!
Links below👇👇
Special Competitive Studies Project@scsp_ai
In today’s episode of #StraitForward, Channing Lee is joined by @kenmoriyasu, Senior Fellow at the @HudsonInstitute and former foreign correspondent for @NikkeiAsia, to discuss how Japan is navigating its stake in Taiwan’s future. Drawing on decades of experience reporting from Beijing, Washington, and Tokyo, Moriyasu provides a sobering, pragmatic assessment of the Japan-Taiwan relationship and the shifting geopolitical realities of the Indo-Pacific. 📺youtu.be/86uwyZfHams 🍎podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jap… 🎧open.spotify.com/episode/4GkRAB…
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My take: The Japanese government has very mildly supported U.S. operations in Iran. I think there has to be more debate and discussion in Japan about what really is at stake here and whether this is good or bad for Japan's future. In the big picture, the great power competition between the U.S. and China- Russia- Iran- North Korea will take place in the Eurasian Heartland, the Eurasian landmass. Regime change in Iran will definitely be positive for the U.S. and its allies in this great power competition.
An overwhelming majority of the Japanese people don't like the war in Iran because, of course, it leads to higher oil prices, Trump didn't consult Japan or the U.N., Trump is all over the place in the justification for the war. It's very easy for the Japanese people to dislike this war. But in terms of strategy, in the big context, it is going to be beneficial for Japan.
Special Competitive Studies Project@scsp_ai
In today’s episode of #StraitForward, Channing Lee is joined by @kenmoriyasu, Senior Fellow at the @HudsonInstitute and former foreign correspondent for @NikkeiAsia, to discuss how Japan is navigating its stake in Taiwan’s future. Drawing on decades of experience reporting from Beijing, Washington, and Tokyo, Moriyasu provides a sobering, pragmatic assessment of the Japan-Taiwan relationship and the shifting geopolitical realities of the Indo-Pacific. 📺youtu.be/86uwyZfHams 🍎podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jap… 🎧open.spotify.com/episode/4GkRAB…
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Preview of KMT leader Cheng Li-sun’s visit to China: big shift in power inside Taiwan’s opposition party
Cheng is succeeding ex-president Ma Ying-jeou as the most important politician in the KMT’s dealings with Beijing, and is taking over Ma’s legacy. 1/3
asia.nikkei.com/politics/inter…
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Ho Chi Minh City: A Legacy of War and A Future of Opportunity.
The 2025 McCain Global Leaders cohort launched the Legacy Experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, exploring the profound history and lasting impact of the U.S.–Vietnam War. Through powerful conversations and a visit to the War Remnants Museum, leaders deepened their understanding of the milestones that have shaped the two countries’ relationship over the past three decades and the importance of peace and reconciliation post conflict.
The cohort also engaged in a Leadership Luncheon with Global Advisory Council Member Jean Sung, who shared insights on leadership and philanthropy in the face of global challenges, and deepened global connections during a welcome reception along the Saigon River.
To connect with Vietnam’s vibrant culture and history, the cohort also experienced the city firsthand by visiting iconic landmarks including the Saigon Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market.
Up next: Hanoi, Vietnam to retrace the footsteps of Senator John McCain.
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Had a great conversation with @heguisen on our latest episode of #StraitForward about his new book #GhostNation.
Journalists in Taiwan (@tchau01, @TaiwanFCC, etc) are doing incredible work, shining a light on Taiwan stories for the world to see.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Special Competitive Studies Project@scsp_ai
In today’s episode of #StraitForward, host Channing Lee is joined by Taipei-based freelance journalist @heguisen to discuss his new book, Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival. With over two decades of experience reporting for major news outlets from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Horton offers an "outsider-on-the-inside" perspective on the island’s history and how Taiwan has evolved from a geopolitical afterthought to an indispensable global player that still struggles for formal recognition. Listen or watch here: 📺youtu.be/cBy7ftNt1eE 🍎podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-g… 🎧open.spotify.com/episode/57cmQp…
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Having lived in Taiwan during the era of martial law, I saw firsthand a society striving for greater freedom. Over the past 30 years, Taiwan’s embrace of democratic elections has transformed it into one of the world’s most prosperous and innovative societies.
curtis.senate.gov/press-releases…
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Congratulations to the people of Taiwan. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct elections and the ongoing fight to maintain those democratic freedoms ever since. The U.S. has and will continue to support strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities.focustaiwan.tw/politics/20260…
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It's been a great few days in DC promoting #GhostNation and catching up with friends. Big thanks to George Washington University and Richard Haddock for hosting me.
Pictured below: a copy of the book spotted in Georgetown by @channingclee.
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AI-enabled web scraping of Chinese sources??? Super cool work Ryan👀👀
Ryan Fedasiuk@RyanFedasiuk
It’s finally here — the world’s most advanced, realtime China intelligence dashboard. A side project 2 years in the making. I’m calling it “Digital Embassy.” Now it’s yours, for free. Here’s how it works: 🧵 1/10 digitalembassy.net
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Chairman @RepMoolenaar was pleased to deliver opening remarks at an event hosted by @scsp_ai for the screening of an episode of “Zero Day Attack,” a Taiwanese television series set against the backdrop of a hypothetical invasion of Taiwan by the PLA.
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This week, SCSP hosted an exclusive Hill screening of “Zero Day Attack,” a Taiwanese television series depicting the grey-zone threats that the PRC poses to Taiwan and the resilience of the Taiwanese people.
🎥🇺🇲🇹🇼Rep. John Moolenaar (@RepMoolenaar), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (@RepJimmyGomez), Ranking Member of the CIA Subcommittee of the House Intelligence Committee and Member of the House Ways and Means Committee and of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and TECRO Representative Ambassador Alexander Yui, joined us to underscore the importance for U.S.-Taiwan solidarity in the face of CCP aggression. Executive producer Lin Jin-Chang and producer Cheng Hsin-Mei offered video remarks on the genesis of the series and the challenges of creating a series that goes against the PRC narrative on Taiwan. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
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Leadership in #AI and emerging technologies will define the global digital order.
Our latest report with @scsp_ai lays out concrete recommendations that can strengthen U.S.–India cooperation and resilience in the #AI era: bit.ly/4aqSPu5
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The U.S. and India are at a pivotal moment. As AI becomes the engine of national competitiveness, our newly released “U.S.-India AI and Emerging Technology Compact,” in partnership with @ORFAmerica, outlines a roadmap for the two countries to lead the next era of innovation.
This isn't just a partnership; it’s a strategic necessity to ensure a free and open digital future.
Read the full report here: scsp.ai/resource/u-s-i…
Read our latest newsletter for more: scsp222.substack.com/p/the-future-o…
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Thank you @scsp_ai and @TECRO_USA for hosting last night’s congressional event to watch the groundbreaking #ZeroDayAttack (零日攻擊) a Taiwanese thriller series released in 2025, depicting a fictional, imminent Chinese invasion and blockade of #Taiwan. So powerful to better understand the forces at work in the Taiwan strait. 🇹🇼 Thank you to @RepMoolenaar & @RepJimmyGomez
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Congrats @heguisen on the US publication of Ghost Nation!! Encourage all US friends to check it out.
Chris Horton 何貴森@heguisen
At long last - today is US publication day for #GhostNation! Big thanks to everyone who pre-ordered, and to all the bookstores big and small who have copies on their shelves!
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This afternoon, #SCSPTech hosted a special screening of Taiwanese TV series “Zero Day Attack” and a panel discussion with producers Lin Jin-Chang, Cheng Hsin-Mei, and David Kao, for the eighth installment of “Chipping In.”
We had a great discussion about deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and the role that film and media play in civilian preparedness.
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
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#SCSPTech just returned back from Taiwan, so we wanted to share the trip report!
We launched the 2026 International Strategy Forum (ISF) fellowship, and caught up with officials in government, industry, academia, and civil society on the latest state of play. From industry breakthroughs to civil society resilience, our latest newsletter breaks down what you need to know about the work our partners in Taiwan are doing to make important progress ahead of the 2027 “Davidson Window.”
Read it here: scsp222.substack.com/p/scsp-trip-re…
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