In recent years, countries like Russia, Iran and China have started to ramp up their efforts to influence public opinion, interfere in democratic process, and undermine democratic regimes. Influence operations, including propaganda, disinformation, and psychological warfare have become one of the key avenues through which powers aim to exert influence. Taiwan, which is under continuous and growing pressures from China, has been at the forefront of developing strategies to increase population's resilience and effectively combat threats stemming from malign influence operations. So what is the current state of Taiwan's information ecosystem and what can the EU learn from Taiwan? And are there any areas where the EU and the US could cooperate with Taiwan? This and more will be discussed in this new episode of Voice for CHOICE, with a special guest, Puma Shen.

This month's guest

• Puma Shen, Legislator in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, Founder of Doublethink Lab and Kuma Academy

See notes

• Testimony for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Taiwan’s Experience and Response to China’s Influence and Interference
• China Index
• Narrative Intelligence: Detecting Chinese and Russian Information Operations to Disrupt NATO Unity

• Influence Campaigns from Iran, China, Russia Ramping up Ahead of Elections, Microsoft Finds
• The Chinese Communist Party’s Political Warfare Directed Against Taiwan: Overview and Analysis
• An analysis on the impact of false information on Taiwanese voters

Despite growing interest in China and its global role, women analysts in Europe face several challenges, including limited access to professional networks, underrepresentation, and a lack of visibility. WiCH is a proactive response to these challenges, aiming to build a pan-European community where women in China studies can thrive. By fostering connections, providing mentorship, and amplifying the contributions of women, the initiative seeks to address gender imbalance and ensure diverse perspectives in China-related research and policy discussions.

This month's guest

• Ivana Karásková, China Team Lead at Association for International Affairs (AMO)

Show notes

• Introducing WiCH: Empowering Women in China Studies Across Europe
• NüVoices
• NüVoices Won’t Let Beijing Silence Women

Amidst the broader geopolitical tensions, the EU-China relations have seen significant changes. De-risking, economic security and strategic autonomy are at the forefront of such changes, with electric vehicle and raw material supply chains driving the EU’s concerns. As the EU continues down the de-risking path, we discuss the anti-subsidy probe into made-in-China electric vehicles and the Critical Raw Materials Act, with a special focus on their implications for the CEE region. This month's guest

• Dominika Remžová, China Analyst at Association for International Affairs (AMO)

Show notes

• From Zero to Hero? Chinese Investment in Electric Vehicle Supply Chains in the Visegrád Four
• “WIN SOME, LOSE SOME”: China's Involvement in the Extractive and Raw Materials Industries in the Western Balkans

• Balancing Act: Managing European Dependencies on China for Climate Technologies
• US and Europe: 2 Different Approaches to Restricting Chinese EVs
• Ain’t No Duty High Enough
• Reverse Dependency: Making Europe's Digital Technological Strenghts Indispensable to China