Strait Talk with Xiangyu

In this episode of Strait Talk, I invited Leo, a fellow conscript from our time in Substitute Service at the Training Center of the National Fire Agency, to discuss our experiences there. What is the Fire A I also give a brief introduction to the history of conscription in Taiwan and summarize how the laws governing it have evolved over the years. What is Substitute Service? How is it different from military service? What is the Training Center? Tune in to find out! Jump to 00:10:05 to skip the history lesson Support Strait Talk on Patreon: https://patreon.com/StraitTalkXY Make a one-time donation to Strait Talk: https://buymeacoffee.com/StraitTalkXY https://cash.app/$ZhongXiangyu https://account.venmo.com/u/zhongxy Follow Xiangyu on X: https://x.com/notXiangyu Xiangyu's Links: https://xiangyu.tw/links.html All Strait Talk links: https://straittalk.xiangyu.tw

In this episode, we're joined by Zoe Discovers, a prominent voice on north Korea with firsthand experience living on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. We delve into her perspectives as a foreigner in China on the similarities and differences between Taiwan and mainland. Additionally, we touch on the parallels and distinctions between the offshore islands of Fujian Province under Taipei's control and Korea's DMZ. Follow Zoe: https://instagram.com/ZoeDiscoversNK https://instagram.com/ZoeDiscovers https://www.youtube.com/zoediscovers Support Strait Talk on Patreon: https://patreon.com/StraitTalkXY Make a one-time donation to Strait Talk: https://buymeacoffee.com/StraitTalkXY https://cash.app/$ZhongXiangyu https://account.venmo.com/u/zhongxy Follow Xiangyu on X: https://x.com/notXiangyu All Strait Talk links: https://straittalk.xiangyu.tw

Joining us for this episode is Jackson Hinkle, one of the most sanctioned political commentators, a people's ambassador of the United States, and a very divisive figure among American netizens described by right-wing detractors as a communist traitor, and by baizuo detractors as a fascist national chauvinistic bigot. Together, we delve into the shared concerns of ordinary people both in Taiwan and the United States, highlighting how their interests often clash with the agendas of the elites on Wall Street and in Washington. We also discuss how U.S. foreign policies go against the interests of the vast majority of the world's population, including Americans. Follow Jackson Hinkle: https://x.com/jacksonhinklle https://rumble.com/c/TheDiveWithJacksonHinkle Support Strait Talk on Patreon: https://patreon.com/StraitTalkXY Make a one-time donation to Strait Talk: https://buymeacoffee.com/StraitTalkXY https://cash.app/$ZhongXiangyu https://account.venmo.com/u/zhongxy Follow Xiangyu on X: https://x.com/notXiangyu All Strait Talk links: https://straittalk.xiangyu.tw History of Taiwan series (Silk and Steel Podcast): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuNXoRRgF94W7ALUhMS2yeSZR9fLLTxBR&si=Bwm9gJLRmBkjoGwk

Taiwan's history does not begin in 1949. In this introductory episode, we're joined by Carl Zha from the Silk and Steel Podcast to begin uncovering Taiwan's rich and complex history, as well as unravel common misconceptions about the island, explore its intricate cross-strait relations with the Chinese mainland, and understand why this island has emerged as a crucial battleground in global politics. Consider this episode the tip of an iceberg ahead of a deeper exploration of Taiwan and beyond, with new episodes airing every other Tuesday. Support Strait Talk on Patreon: https://patreon.com/StraitTalkXY Make a one-time donation to Strait Talk: https://buymeacoffee.com/StraitTalkXY https://cash.app/$ZhongXiangyu https://account.venmo.com/u/zhongxy Follow Carl Zha: https://x.com/CarlZha https://www.youtube.com/@CarlZha History of Taiwan series (Silk and Steel Podcast): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuNXoRRgF94W7ALUhMS2yeSZR9fLLTxBR&si=Bwm9gJLRmBkjoGwk All Strait Talk links: https://straittalk.xiangyu.tw