Is Europe's Interest in Taiwan Fading?｜Correspondents

Taiwan is at the center of global debates on technology, security, and democracy. But how closely is Europe paying attention? As Taiwan heads toward local elections that could reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential race, what do these developments mean for Europe and the wider world? On this episode of #CorrespondentsOnTaiwanPlus, journalist-authors David Demes of Germany and Jojje Olsson of Sweden join host Andrew Ryan to discuss how Ta iwan is covered in Europe, why local elections often receive little attention abroad, and why Taiwan's story matters beyond Asia. They also discuss the challenges of reporting on Taiwan for international audiences, from explaining its complex history and political status to persuading editors and readers overseas that developments in Taiwan deserve closer attention. 00:00 – Intro 00:59 – Olsson: Taiwan local vote draws little coverage 01:51 – Demes: Taiwan's local elections matter 04:03 – Olsson: Ukraine and Taiwan security linked 07:57 – Olsson: Taiwan events need more context 08:59 – Olsson: Hard to look beyond Taiwan headlines 09:34 – Olsson: ‘One China’ can be confusing 10:15 – Olsson: One China ‘policy’ vs ‘principle’ Watch “Correspondents,” where we go beyond the headlines with journalists and experts in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region.   Save the Correspondents’ playlist to get the latest episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu5MSnfNvpMblbCiclMnXoDkaofTae5NI&si=GdWYFkzxH4DuTk-K -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com  TaiwanPlus presents the country’s unique voice on not only local issues but also world events.  Connect with TaiwanPlus  » Watch shows made by TaiwanPlus https://www.youtube.com/@TaiwanPlus » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taiwanplusnews » Tweet us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/taiwanplusnews » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taiwanplusnews/