The results of the 2024 US presidential election are set to shape the future of global politics, with potentially far-reaching effects on the balance of power, international relations, and economic strategies. How do key players like China perceive this pivotal moment, and what might a second Trump term mean for the evolving dynamics between the US, China, and Russia? Dive into this episode for an in-depth look at these critical developments and their implications.

This month's guests:

• Vivian Wu - CEO & Founder of Dasheng Media
• Maria Repnikova - Scholar of China political communication, Associate Professor at Georgia State University

See notes:

• What Does Trump’s Election Victory Mean for Russia?
• What Trump’s Win Means for U.S. Foreign Policy
• What does Trump’s return mean for America’s relations with Russia?
• As the U.S. Votes, China Is Watching
• Dasheng Media

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