Defending Taiwan, PRC Doublethink & Information Manipulation, and Taiwanese Tea
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In case you missed it, catch up on the last few episodes of Strait Forward. Check them out below and wherever you get your podcasts.
A Strategy for Defending Taiwan (New!)
Channing Lee hosts a live conversation at the 2026 AI+ Expo Bookstore with historian Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University. Drawing from Freymann’s new book, Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China, the discussion delves into the "deterrence stack," a multi-layered defense framework encompassing political, military, strategic, and economic pillars. Freymann explains that while the United States is well-prepared for conventional military scenarios, it remains vulnerable to gray-zone tactics and economic coercion, making a comprehensive strategy essential for navigating future cross-strait crises.
Defending Against PRC Doublethink & Information Manipulation
At the 2026 AI+ Expo, host Channing Lee speaks with Doublethink Lab Founder and CEO Ttcat, Senior Analyst Jerry Yu, and Strategic Partnership Manager Dahyun Kim to expose the evolving tactics of PRC influence. From the alarming "GoLaxy Leak"—which revealed PRC state-backed AI profiling of Taiwan and U.S. citizens—to the "Borderless Group" content farms infiltrating social media, this episode pulls back the curtain on PRC foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The team discusses the critical role of democratic control over the AI supply chain and shares why human vigilance is still the best digital defense.
How to Brew Taiwanese Tea
In this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee sits down with Paul Chang, founder of the Morganhope Tea Shoppe in Taipei, to discuss the history and uniqueness of Taiwanese tea. As a "first-generation tea maker," Paul explains how his shop blends modern practices with ancient craftsmanship. He walks Channing through a tea tasting experience, exploring the spectrum of seaweed-like notes in Taiwanese green tea to the honeyed sweetness of Oriental Beauty oolong.
Announcing the AI+ Discovery Summit: Shaping the Future of U.S. Scientific Innovation
As artificial intelligence completely transforms the landscape of scientific research, development, and national competitiveness, SCSP is excited to officially announce our upcoming AI+ Discovery Summit happening on July 21st in Washington, D.C.
The summit will bring together leading voices from the scientific, industry, and policy communities to address a critical imperative: ensuring the United States maintains its global leadership at the intersection of AI and frontier science.
Our agenda will place a major emphasis on the future of these technologies, featuring deep dives into pioneering initiatives like the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. Together, we will explore how AI is redefining innovation and map out the strategic frameworks necessary to secure America’s competitive advantage in this new era.
Stay tuned for more information on registration coming soon.