Why a struggle over Taiwan would hit Europe laborious | The Dip Podcast

A conflict over Taiwan wouldn’t just be a regional crisis, it could wipe $2 trillion off Europe’s economy in a single year. That’s worse than the financial crisis in 2008 or the Covid-19 pandemic’s fallout.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: China, Taiwan & Europe’s risk
00:00:47 The $2 trillion economic threat explained
00:01:26 Is conflict between China & Taiwan real?
00:03:24 Why Taiwan matters: trade & semiconductors
00:05:18 China vs Taiwan: Who matters more to Europe?
00:06:31 Taiwan’s strategy to reduce dependence on China
00:08:14 Is Europe prepared for a crisis?
00:09:18 Global economic fallout of a conflict
00:11:51 Which European countries are most exposed?
00:13:51 Taiwan-China trade: why it still exists
00:16:36 How businesses view China risk
00:19:08 China’s economic pressure & political influence
00:21:03 Is China preparing for war?
00:23:01 The “Silicon Shield” – myth or reality?
00:26:29 Can chips really protect Taiwan?
00:27:19 Is Europe falling behind strategically?
00:28:47 What Taiwan wants from Europe
00:30:58 How the crisis impacts Germany’s car industry
00:31:19 Supply Chains: China vs Taiwan in the auto sector
00:33:13 How Companies prepare for conflict
00:34:21 China vs Taiwan: Who matters more for car industry?
00:36:15 Are companies really diversifying supply chains?
00:38:38 Could Xi Jinping actually invade Taiwan?
00:42:09 Final Thoughts: Is Europe avoiding hard choices?

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