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Trump, Zelensky, and the Geopolitics of Peace and Power
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Trump, Zelensky, and the Geopolitics of Peace and Power

Why are analysts suggesting Russia and China are quietly celebrating the tense Trump-Zelensky exchange?
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Did Ukraine actually lose by walking away from an agreement with US President Donald Trump? And why is everyone saying Russia and China are secretly thrilled watching the crazy Trump-Zelensky meeting on TV? After watching the full video, let TechSoda unpack the questions for you.

Ukraine stands as a stark warning of how nations become vulnerable in great power competition after surrendering nuclear capabilities. Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing dominance serves as a comparable strategic asset. The tense exchange between Trump and Zelensky has triggered significant alarm across Taiwan, where parallels to their geopolitical situation are increasingly apparent. Many experts have warned that a bad peace deal for Ukraine could have implications for Taiwan. After all, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to make clear his stance on protecting Taiwan from a hypothetical takeover by China during his presidency.

For those interested in technological implications, we recommend SemiVision's analysis examining how TSMC and Taiwan should safeguard its critical semiconductor technology for its survival.

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