The Chinese Threat: How Taiwan Is Preparing for War

The New Role of the Philippines | Investigate Asia The Taiwan conflict has brought the Philippines back onto the global political stage. Will the island state under Ferdinand Marcos Jr. become the new geopolitical demarcation line in the showdown between China and the US? Tensions in the South Pacific are bringing the Philippines back onto the big geopolitical stage. Elected to office in May 2022, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the president has distanced himself from his predecessor Duterte’s China-friendly policies and signed an extended defence agreement with the US. The US has thus secured access to military bases in the Philippines and changed the map in the region. If the country entered into a war with China over Taiwan, the Philippines would become a frontline state due to its proximity to Taiwan, its strategic location in the South China Sea and its historical military partnership with the US. The fact that the island state is driven by major internal political tensions makes the situation even more fragile. The stress test the Philippines will have to pass in the coming months may

Taiwan - On the Brink of War | Investigate Asia Taiwan: On the Brink of War explores the threat of war with China, explaining how the conflict has already gotten underway as China directs grey-zone conflict, disinformation and other measures at Taiwan, fomenting political polarization. It delves China’s demands to unify Taiwan with what it calls the Chinese Motherland, and how this is part of a larger project including Hong Kong. The film finds China’s harsh control of Hong Kong’s has rebounded on Taiwan, whose fate hinges on Beijing’s choices and the state of the US-China rivalry. But Taiwan is taking its future in its own hands, and, even if it may be wanting in military readiness, Taiwan is growing stronger. Many civilians are also girding themselves for war, having learned lessons from Ukraine’s clash with Russia. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping

Red Zones - World’s Toughest Places | Myanmar Civil War | Investigate Asia In the remote hills of Karenni—Myanmar’s smallest ethnic state—a new generation of ordinary youth is abandoning civilian life to join the armed resistance against a brutal, decades-old military regime. Lacking formal military backgrounds, these tech-savvy young men and women are transforming into guerrilla fighters under the banner of groups like the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF).To counter a much larger, better-equipped army, these insurgents rely on irregular warfare, strict organization, and clandestine smuggling networks to transport vital weapons and medical supplies past military blockades. This film explores their high-stakes journey into modern guerrilla warfare, questioning how long this resourceful, idealistic army can survive the harsh jungle elements and makeshift weaponry. A Quintus Original Production ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping Asia today. Join us on a journey to better understand

Hong Kong Mixtape | Investigate Asia When the Chinese government imposes a law on Hong Kong that silences freedom of expression, a filmmaker joins with underground Asian artists to preserve and celebrate their culture, life and creativity amidst authoritarian rule. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping Asia today. Join us on a journey to better understand one of the world’s most dynamic and influential regions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about global affairs, this channel is your gateway to discovering Asia.

Green Cops Indonesia: Illegal Fishing | Investigate Asia Organised international criminals have been fishing illegally in Indonesian waters for years. Here, just like in the rest of the world’s oceans, one fish in four is caught illegally. If fishing continues at the current rate, the sea will be emptied by 2050. But Indonesia’s Minister of Marine and Fisheries has a novel approach to dealing with these pirates – blowing up and sinking their ships. She has already destroyed more than 200 ships. We join her on patrol. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping Asia today. Join us on a journey to better understand one of the world’s most dynamic and influential regions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about global affairs, this channel is your gateway to discovering Asia.

The Coming War on China | Investigate Asia Documentary from 2016 The documentary "The Coming War on China, from award-winning journalist John Pilger, reveals how the world’s greatest military power, the United States, and the world’s second economic power, China, both nuclear-armed, may well be on the road to war. The rise of China is viewed in Washington as a threat to American dominance. To counter this, President Obama announced during his term a ‘pivot to Asia’, which meant that almost two-thirds of all US naval forces would be transferred to Asia and the Pacific. A policy which has been taken up by his successor Donald Trump, who during his election campaign said: “We can’t continue to allow China to rape our country and that’s what they’re doing”. Filmed on five possible front-lines across Asia and the Pacific over two years, the story is told in chapters that connect a secret and ‘forgotten’ past to the rapacious actions of great power today and to a resistance, of which little is known in the West. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate