On May 3, 2026, Bloomberg’s Yvonne Man and David Ingles interviewed Jason Hsu, Hudson Institute senior fellow and former Kuomintang lawmaker, on The China Show about rising pressure on Taiwan from Beijing and shifting global dynamics. Hsu described China’s “two‑pronged” strategy of diplomatic coercion and efforts to influence Taiwan’s defense budget via pro‑China elements in the KMT, warning this could undermine asymmetric defense plans over the next three to five years. He highlighted concerns that an upcoming Trump–Xi summit could make Taiwan a bargaining chip if Taipei underfunds defense. Hsu also noted Taiwan’s booming, chip-led economy and stock market but stressed its vulnerability as a semiconductor hub and geopolitical flashpoint, especially amid U.S. distraction by conflict involving Iran and lessons Beijing may draw for a potential Taiwan Strait blockade.
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