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Perspectives with Neilo
@pwneilo.bsky.social
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☘️Irish podcaster diving deep into news, politics, sport and tech.
🎙️Exploring the state of democracy in a rapidly changing world.
#Taiwan #Ireland #DefendDemocracy #podcast #speirgorm #geopolitics

📕Blog at 👉 www.pwneilo.com
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In relation to the presidential "debate" it's quite telling and hilarious that someone blocked me because of this reply!
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October 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🎧Weekend Podcast Listening

How #China are using Rare Earth Export Controls to apply pressure to US - Taiwan Policy👉

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October 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Happy Taiwan National Day 2025 to all our Taiwanese Listeners and Friends!
October 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Our latest podcast investigates how China is planning to use its monopoly on Rare Earths to pressure the US to denounce Taiwan Independence. Listen here ▶️

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The picture conceptually shows a large mine similar to a rare earth mining operation with lots of trucks and equipment moving material. The mine opening is flanked by Chinese flags and in the distance are smoke stacks where the mined material is being processed. Listen to our podcast at pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
October 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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#Geopolitics #Taiwan #rareearths
Our latest podcast explores how China is leveraging its monopoly on rare earths to further its authoritarian objectives ⏯️

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October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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China controls 90% of Rare Earth production. How are the CCP using this dominance to further their authoritarian agenda? #Taiwan

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Picture exemplifies a pile of rare earth materials with a Chinese flag planted in the middle symbolizing China's monopoly on the rare earth industry. Our latest podcast examines how China is reportedly using this leverage in trade talks with the US to isolate Taiwan. Listen at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🎧 New episode out now!

We examine how China is using rare earth leverage in its trade tactics to isolate Taiwan — and why Trump-era diplomacy could be key to what happens next!

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Picture exemplifies a pile of rare earth materials with a Chinese flag planted in the middle symbolizing China's monopoly on the rare earth industry. Our latest podcast examines how China is reportedly using this leverage in trade talks with the US to isolate Taiwan. Listen at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
October 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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🎧Weekend Podcast Listening ▶️

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August 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🎧 Weekend Podcast Listening ▶️

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Listen to Perspectives with Neilo on Apple Podcasts or at www.pwneilo.com #News #geopolitics #indopacific #taiwan
August 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Taiwan isn’t just a “local issue.”

Hear our interview with renowned author @billemmott.bsky.social on why this global flashpoint is important to us all

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A threatening red claw with 5 stars reaches out towards Taiwan. The country of Taiwan is depicted as a fun and peaceful island surrounded by calm seas while symbols and graphics indicate the many cultural attractions across the island. Listen to our podcast on Why You Should Care About Taiwan at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
August 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Journalist & author Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social joins Neil to unpack rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, China’s grey zone tactics, U.S. strategic ambiguity, and why a potential conflict could have global consequences. #China #TaiwanStrait

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Map shows the locations of China’s military drills around Taiwan. The blue blocks represent war games held in 2022, the yellow and red blocks represent the “Joint Sword 2024” drills. For more details see the Dive Deeper section of our blog at www.pwneilo.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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#Taiwan isn’t just a “local issue.”

In my latest episode, I speak with @billemmott.bsky.social on:
- China’s military escalation
- US strategic ambiguity
- Why Taiwan’s fate affects us all

🎧 Listen now →

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Map shows the locations of China’s military drills around Taiwan. The blue blocks represent war games held in 2022, the yellow and red blocks represent the “Joint Sword 2024” drills. For more details see the Dive Deeper section of our blog at www.pwneilo.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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It was a pleasure to chat with @fbermingham.bsky.social
on the sidelines of the @macgillschool.bsky.social in July about EU-China trade tensions.
Listen to our interview here👉

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#EUChina #rareearths
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August 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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The EU-China trade deficit has doubled in the past decade. Beijing’s support for Putin is adding fuel to the fire.
I spoke with @fbermingham.bsky.social about what’s really driving EU–China tensions -▶️

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Picture shows Chinese President Xi Jinping on the left with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the right. Both leaders' pictures are in black and white set against the background of their regions flags which are in colour. Listen to the podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for 'Perspectives with Neilo' wherever you get your podcasts.
August 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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In 2021, out of 293 journalists jailed worldwide, China jailed 50. That’s more than any other country.
The Chinese government - the CCP - also operates the biggest propaganda machine in the world.
August 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Listen in as I chat with two of Taiwan's top columnists -
@donovan-smith.bsky.social and @michaelturton.bsky.social
- to unpack the politics behind Taiwan's Hot Summer▶️ #podcast

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August 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🎙️ New podcast episode dives into Taiwan’s Hot political Summer with @donovan-smith.bsky.social and @michaelturton.bsky.social.

Listen here ▶️

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August 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Results and Analysis of Taiwan's Great Recall #Taiwan, #GreatRecall

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The title Taiwan's Great Recall - July 26th Results sits in front of a backdrop of a picture of a crowd of protesters and campaigners gathered on a street in Taiwan late in the evening as they all listen to a speaker on a stage in the distance. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for perspectives with neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
July 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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From July 26th, voters in Taiwan will begin to decide whether or not to recall over 30 KMT lawmakers in what is being described as an unprecedented moment in Asia’s leading democracy. #podcast

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Listen to our latest podcast series on Taiwan's Great Recall. Find us at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for 'Perspectives with Neilo' wherever you get your podcasts! #Taiwan, #GreatRecall
July 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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July 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Hear why voters in Taipei's Songshan district are fighting to recall KMT lawmaker, Wang Hung-wei 王鴻薇

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KMT Lawmaker gives a speech with her fist held high in the air while she is flanked by two KMT supporters. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
July 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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🎧 New Episode: Taiwan’s Great Recall heats up!
We join a grassroots group trying to unseat KMT lawmaker Wang Hung-wei (王鴻薇) ahead of the July 26 vote. ▶️

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KMT Lawmaker gives a speech with her fist held high in the air while she is flanked by two KMT supporters. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
July 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Enjoying the final day of the MacGill Summer School here in Glenties. Excellent panel discussions and speakers! We talked to some of them for the podcast. Look out for some interesting interviews in forthcoming episodes!!
July 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The #KMT feel a mass recall is undemocratic. Hear their position on Taiwan's Great Recall in our latest podcast interview with Chance Hsu ▶️

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KMT Chairman is shown on a stage at Rongxing Garden in Taipei. He is flanked by two party colleagues and behind him is a large slogan urging supporters to vote NO in the upcoming recall.Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
July 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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🎧 Taiwan’s Great Recall, Ep3 is live!
We spoke with KMT’s Chance Hsu about the political storm as 26 lawmakers face recalls ahead of the July 26 vote. #TaiwanRecall #Geopolitics

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KMT Chairman is shown on a stage at Rongxing Garden in Taipei. He is flanked by two party colleagues and behind him is a large slogan urging supporters to vote NO in the upcoming recall. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM