Threatscape Briefing

Sushi just became a geopolitical weapon.

Winn Trivette II Episode 7

In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we unpack how sushi became a geopolitical signal. Hours after Beijing banned Japanese seafood, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te posted sushi photos — a subtle but deliberate act of alliance signaling.

This is soft power in motion. From seafood bans to cultural blackouts, China is flexing economic coercion, while Taiwan and Japan tighten ties one bite at a time. 

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