Perspectives with Neilo

🧵 Yesterday's Business Post revealed that Ireland's AI tech imports from Taiwan have jumped 300% since 2024 making Ireland the "leading global conduit" for this critical technology. Yet, Ireland is an EU outlier when it comes to operating a trade office in Taiwan. Is Ireland losing out ?

In early March, China's ambassador to Ireland wrote a letter to the Irish Times critizing Irish politicians for visiting Taiwan and meeting with democratically elected representatives. #Taiwan #China

@barrymward.bsky.social Economic pressure doesn’t always make headlines — but it can shape decisions. In this clip, Barry Ward TD discusses how China has used influence and leverage internationally — and what that could mean for countries like Ireland. 🎧 Links below #Ireland #China #Geopolitics

@irishtimes.com @irishexaminer.bsky.social @nytimes.com @wsj.com @theguardian.com

@chathamhouse.org @merics.bsky.social @irishuyghurca.bsky.social Why are CCP officials seeking private meetings with elected leaders - and what does this mean for Uyghur Human Rights? Listen▶️ apple.co/3M46kqU

@chathamhouse.org @merics.bsky.social @chinaobservers.eu Why is 🇮🇪 an EU Outlier when it comes to engagement with Taiwan 🇹🇼 ? #podcast

@irishtimes.com @irishexaminer.bsky.social @independent.ie @nytimes.com @wsj.com #Ireland #Taiwan

@irelandineu.bsky.social @eudiplomacy.bsky.social #podcast #semiconductors #taiwan