Public Policy Debate on U.S. Support for Taiwan | Patrick Henry College

Should the United States pledge support for and defend Taiwan if militarily provoked by the People’s Republic of China?
This debate is hosted by Patrick Henry College and is the first student-led public policy debate by the American Politics and Policy program at PHC.
Over the last few decades, the United States and the People’s Republic of China have challenged each other for supremacy on the international stage. A key flashpoint in this ongoing conflict is US support for the small island of Taiwan. As a bustling economy, fledgling democracy, and strategic military partner, Taiwan’s continued independence from China is crucial to US interests in the region. Some scholars argue that the loss of Taiwan to China would signify the end of US supremacy worldwide. Others contend that the loss of Taiwan, while unfavorable, is not fatal to US globe hegemony.
Mr. Knox and Mr. Symons hope to provide insight and further the discussion on this important geopolitical issue.
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A fascinating debate! I wish I could've heard the audience question-and-answer section with the following conclusions, but what was posted here was truly informative and thought-provoking. I find it interesting that Mr. Knox referenced Go (Wei Qi) and then proceeded to capitalize on a strategy that is very much based on the concepts of chess. Trying to play two different versions in the game of war is a large part of what protracted Chinese and American poor relations in the years between 1950 and 1980, and as China has a long ingrained habit and history of not adapting to the strategies of other countries, America could perhaps benefit from taking a more Wei Qi approach.
I haven't been convinced either way - the issue is a little too complex and grave to decide on less than an hour of discussion. But I applaud both participants in this debate; Mr. Knox for his style, flair, and passion, and Mr. Symons for his carefulness and perceptiveness.
It would be amazing to see more of these sorts of debates posted by the Patrick Henry College channel. They give an invaluable insight into the development of student minds and PHC's approach to handling divisions in current issues.
Thank you for sharing!