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Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China, is situated in the West Pacific between Japan and the Philippines. It's a country about half the size of Ireland, but with a population of over 23 million. Taiwan has a history of strong earthquakes as the island is located within a complex zone of convergence between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. 

On April 3rd, 2024, a 7.2 (ML) magnitude quake struck close to Taiwan’s east coast city of Hualien. In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we traveled to Hualien to revisit the impact of the earthquake and talk to Hualien City officials about how the region is recovering.

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Hualien Earthquake Aftermath

"Freedom is not Free" is a high-energy Drum & Bass track set at 170 BPM. It kicks off with a haunting atmosphere, featuring distant vocal samples and a subtle, echoing melody that builds tension. The drop unleashes a barrage of sharp, rolling basslines, punchy drums, and intricate percussive elements. The track weaves between intense, driving sections and brief moments of calm, reflecting the theme of struggle and sacrifice. Layered with eerie synths and dynamic effects, the track creates a relentless pace, embodying the message that freedom comes with a cost.

《Freedom is not Free》是一首與台灣有關的高速能量鼓打貝斯音樂，節奏設定在每分鐘170拍。這首曲子以充滿張力的氛圍開始，背景中隱約傳來的聲音樣本和迴響旋律逐漸醞釀情緒。隨著節拍的下沉，銳利的滾動低音線、強力的鼓點和精巧的打擊元素被釋放出來。音軌在激烈推進的段落與短暫的平靜之間交替，反映出掙扎與犧牲的主題。多層次的詭異合成音和動態效果，營造出一種無情的節奏，體現了自由是需要付出代價的訊息。

Freedom Is Not Free

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the day the sky stands still

“Recall” captures the spirit of civic resistance in Taiwan—when the people rise against injustice and demand accountability.「罷免」紀錄了台灣人民在面對不公義與政治失衡時，走上街頭，發聲、奮鬥的心情。

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🎧 Why You Should Care About Taiwan — Interview with Bill Emmott

Our daily news feeds are dominated by active conflicts—but what about the tensions simmering just below the surface, with global stakes just as high?

One of the most strategically significant, yet underreported flashpoints in the world is the Taiwan Strait—a 180km-wide body of international water separating Taiwan from mainland China. It's here that grey zone activity by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is escalating on a near-daily basis.

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we explore:

The CCP’s claim on Taiwan—and why it’s historically weaker than Britain's claim on Ireland

Taiwan’s democratic identity and its people’s overwhelming rejection of CCP rule

The rise of grey zone warfare, military drills, and coercive tactics by China

The impact of U.S. strategic ambiguity and why the U.S. might be pulled into a war with China

Why Europe and the West must care about Taiwan’s future

🎙️ My guest is Bill Emmott—author of Deterrence, Diplomacy and the Risk of Conflict over Taiwan (2024), former editor-in-chief of The Economist, and one of the most respected voices in international affairs. We recorded this episode on the sidelines of the MacGill Summer School in July 2025.

We dive deep into the risks of conflict, the future of U.S.-China relations, and how the world can avoid sleepwalking into a war over Taiwan.

🔗 Resources:

Check out our blog at www.pwneilo.com for more information.

Credits:
Thumbnail 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. Photo: Screen grab from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command’s Sina Weibo account courtesy of the Taipei Times. Link in blog.

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even darker variation by SamuelFJohanns via Pixabay
Cinematic Piano Ambient Trailer Soundtrack by Open-Music-for-Videos via Pixabay

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Why You Should Care About Taiwan - Interview with Bill Emmott

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☘️Irish podcaster diving deep into news, politics, sport and tech.
🎙️Exploring the state of democracy in a rapidly changing world. 
📕Blog at 👉 www.pwneilo.com
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