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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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Human rights shouldn’t be negotiable.
But China’s influence networks are working hard to redefine them. Our latest #podcast with Dr David O'Brien ▶️

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The thumbnail shows a door with a lock and beside it in the darkness a shadow of a lone person standing on what looks like the outline of the Xinjiang Region in China. Listen to our latest podcast interview with Dr David O'Brien on the plight of the Uyghurs and how the Chinese Government are trying to change the narrative behind closed doors. You can find our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Why are CCP officials seeking private meetings with elected leaders - and what does this mean for Uyghur Human Rights? Listen▶️ apple.co/3M46kqU
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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🎧New Episode☘️
A conversation about secrecy, power, and the Uyghur crisis.
Dr. David O’Brien helps us pull back the curtain on China’s hidden diplomacy▶️

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The thumbnail shows a door closed and locked with a shadow of the Chinese flag across its top edge. The title says - The Transparency Trap - China's Closed-Door Diplomacy and the Uyghur Crisis. Inset is a picture of Dr David O'Brien who shared his insights on this topic. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Taiwan is the world's top semiconductor manufacturer. President Lai has offered collaboration via Ireland's National Semiconductor Strategy. What are we waiting for ? We talk to John McGuinness TD.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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@president.ie @irelandineu.bsky.social @iccl.bsky.social

The real good guys! The President of Japan and the President of Taiwan. Democratic leaders 👍
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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@chathamhouse.org @merics.bsky.social @chinaobservers.eu
Why is 🇮🇪 an EU Outlier when it comes to engagement with Taiwan 🇹🇼 ? #podcast
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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@irishtimes.com @irishexaminer.bsky.social @independent.ie @nytimes.com @wsj.com #Ireland #Taiwan
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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#podcast #semiconductors #taiwan
November 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Is Ireland missing out on trade opportunities with Taiwan because of fear of China?

Our new episode dives into diplomacy, leadership, and the politics of caution. Listen ▶️

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President of Taiwan, William Lai meets with Deputy Speaker John McGuinness TD, leader of a cross-party delegation from Ireland's parliament in Taipei on July 22nd, 2025. Listen to this podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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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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@merics.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org
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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

Listen here 👉
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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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Picture shows Taipei cityscape with the sun shining through an orange sky as downtown Taipei bakes in the summer heat. Listen to Perspectives with Neilo Podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
August 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM