Perspectives with Neilo

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☘️A podcast for people who believe that Freedom and Democracy are worth defending. #podcast #democracy 📕Blog at 👉 www.pwneilo.com

A Google satellite map of the seas around Taiwan with China's coastguard ships superimposed on it shows the proximity of China, Taiwan, the Philippines and Japan.
The image shows a Rusal branded bar of aluminium in a blue hue
A view of the Aughinish refinery across the estuary from Foynes, Co. Limerick. A tall chimney stack among the industrial structure billows out smoke in the distance while sailboats are anchored in the waters in the foreground. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com
A view of the Aughinish refinery across the estuary from Foynes, Co. Limerick. A tall chimney stack among the industrial structure billows out smoke in the distance while sailboats are anchored in the waters in the foreground.
In the background is a picture of a Chinese coast guard vessel. Insert (L) Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi held a summit meeting with H.E. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines on May 28th, 2026. Insert (R) China Coast Guard Crewman radios ships in 'PRC Costal Waters'
thumbnail shows satellite map of South East Asia. Each country is indicated by its flag - China, Japan, Taiwan and The Philippines. Three Chinese coast guard vessels lurk in the waters to the east of Taiwan.
China Coast Guard Ship patrols the waters around Taiwan. Insert (L) Prime Minister of Japan Takaichi held a summit meeting with H.E. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines on May 28th, 2026. Insert (R) China Coast Guard Crewman radios ships in 'PRC Costal Waters'
Cheng Li-wun shakes Xi Jinping's hand during her visit to the great hall of the people in Beijing.
Thumbnail shows KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun speaking into a microphone giving a speech during her recent trip to the USA. In the background are the Taiwan flag and the US flag.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun speaks during her recent US visit. In the background are US and Republic of China, Taiwan flags. Listen at www.pwneilo.com
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Thumbnail picture shows a replica of the Pillar of Shame on display at a Tiananmen Square commemoration in Taipei. Inset, picture of Wu'er Kaixi. leader of the Tiananmen Student movement of 1989.
The thumbnail shows the iconic picture of tank man standing alone before a line of approaching tanks in Tiananmen Square in June, 1989.
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The thumbnail shows a promotional poster for the Taiwanese movie, A Foggy Tale. It shows the two main characters from the movie riding a bicycle through a dense fog. There's also an inset picture of Dr George Hong and Neil.
The thumbnail shows a promotional poster for the Taiwanese movie, A Foggy Tale. It shows the two main characters from the movie riding a bicycle through a dense fog. There's also an inset picture of Dr George Hong and Neil.
Kerry County Councillors pictured with the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland
Picture shows a number of Irish elected representatives with a visiting Chinese overnment delegation outside the Irish parliament
Screen shot from the Sunday Times - the headline says - Revealed: Chinese spy network tried to target Verona Murphy
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Screenshot of China State media - Global times - with headline that says - China decides not to agree to Taiwan region's participation in this year's WHA: FM
President Lai and his delegation arrived in Eswatini on May 2nd after initial interference by China blocked his flight path.
picture of the cover of the Silicon Island report - Ireland's national semiconductor strategy
Deputy Barry Ward (FG) is greeted by Taiwan's President, William Lai during a visit to Taiwan in July 2025. Also present in the photo are Malcolm Byrne TD (FF) and John McGuinness TD (FF), Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. Photo courtesy of the Office of the President, Republic of China, Taiwan.
St Patrick stands with arm outstretched as he banishes the snakes from Ireland. An inscription says - "Legend says that St Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland, but by the early 1990s it would appear that one large snake had found its way back into the Oireachtas" Listen to our latest podcast - The Anaconda in the Irish Chandelier - at www.pwneilo.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
In the background is a picture of the Irish Dail or Parliament in session. In the foreground hangs a chandelier with a large red snake coiled inside it observing the proceedings in the parliament.
St Patrick stands with arm outstretched as he banishes the snakes from Ireland. An inscription says - "Legend says that St Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland, but by the early 1990s it would appear that one large snake had found its way back into the Oireachtas" Listen to our latest podcast - The Anaconda in the Irish Chandelier - at www.pwneilo.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
St Patrick stands with arm outstretched as he banishes the snakes from Ireland. An inscription says - "Legend says that St Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland, but by the early 1990s it would appear that one large snake had found its way back into the Oireachtas" Listen to our latest podcast - The Anaconda in the Irish Chandelier - at www.pwneilo.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
The thumbnail shows the massive crowd of student protesters that gathered in support of democracy in Tiananmen Square, Beijing in June of 1989. In the foreground, a student stands speaking into a microphone as spectators and media surrounding him watch on.
The thumbnail shows the massive crowd of student protesters that gathered in support of democracy in Tiananmen Square, Beijing in June of 1989. In the foreground, a student stands speaking into a microphone as spectators and media surrounding him watch on.
An attendee at the Winter Olympics holds up a flag that says "Taiwan is Not Chinese Taipei"
The thumbnail image shows an old yellowed map of Taiwan with fraying edges. An emblem states Formosa Insula - the ancient name for Taiwan meaning beautiful island. Listen to this episode at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
The thumbnail image shows an old yellowed map of Taiwan with fraying edges. An emblem states Formosa Insula - the ancient name for Taiwan meaning beautiful island. Listen to this episode at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen to Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts or at www.pwneilo.com
China has just been granted planning permission for its mega embassy in central London. The picture shows the Royal Mint Court main building with a Chinese flag flying on top of it. Hear the whole story on our latest podcast. Listen at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for 'Perspectives with Neilo' wherever you get your podcasts.
The thumbnail shows a picture of the Royal Mint building behind the high security railing. In the foreground are pictures of Sir Keir Starmer on the left and Xi Jinping on the right. In between the two leaders is a caption that reads - Diplomacy or Dominance ?. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for 'Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
The thumbnail shows a picture of the Royal Mint building behind the high security railing. In the foreground are pictures of Sir Keir Starmer on the left and Xi Jinping on the right. In between the two leaders is a caption that reads - Diplomacy or Dominance ?. Listen to our podcast at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for 'Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
In the foreground, a large red snake with gold stars sits coiled in a chandelier. In the background, the Irish Parliament or Dail conducts its business as the large snake looks on. "As Ireland looks ahead to holding the EU presidency in July 2026, we must ask whether the anaconda in the chandelier will still be allowed to loom unspoken over the Oireachtas — shaping policy through fear rather than open, transparent debate. What will it take for a modern-day St Patrick to step forward, call it what it is, and finally banish the snake from Ireland’s democracy for good? Because, history remembers those who banish the snake — not those who pretend it isn’t there." Listen at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts
In the foreground, a large red snake with gold stars sits coiled in a chandelier. In the background, the Irish Parliament or Dail conducts its business as the large snake looks on. "As Ireland looks ahead to holding the EU presidency in July 2026, we must ask whether the anaconda in the chandelier will still be allowed to loom unspoken over the Oireachtas — shaping policy through fear rather than open, transparent debate. What will it take for a modern-day St Patrick to step forward, call it what it is, and finally banish the snake from Ireland’s democracy for good?Because, history remembers those who banish the snake — not those who pretend it isn’t there." Listen at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts