Taiwan Context – Bilingual 2030 with Jenna Lynn Cody
Courtney Donovan Smith interviews Jenna Lynn Cody, a teacher trainer in Taiwan who recently finished her Master's degree and is working with the Bilingual 2030 plan. Jenna is here to tell us all about what Bilingual 2030 really means. It's not what many will expect with some genuine surprises.
8 Jan 202152min
Taiwan Headlines - January 7th, 2021
Taiwan's workforce growth anemic. Taiwan ranks high in gender equality. Taiwan launches a "pork dashboard". KMT kicks off mass signature drive. Johnny Chiang doubles down on accusations of Tsai as "authoritarian". A string of positive economic news. No fly policy to UK extended. NCC finds malicious software in local company's China-made smartphones. MAC "shocked" at HK arrests. US Dept of State makes more pro-Taiwan moves.
7 Jan 20216min
Taiwan Report News Brief – The continuing decline of the KMT in the polls
New poll shows KMT continues to lose support. 2020 PLAAF incursions highest since 1996. But up first, Taipower to own up to losses at fourth nuke plant. As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
3 Jan 20219min
Taiwan Headlines - January 3rd, 2021
A labor broker has been fined for abusing foreign fishermen. NT$ ends year strong. Foreigners left Taiwan's stock market, but it boomed anyway. MOE to help makers hit by US tariffs. Taiwanese again rally for Trump. Chen Shui-bian to not talk politics. Tsai's New Year's comments on racto-pork, and Ma's response. Tsai's New Year's comments on China, and their response. US defense bill supports Taiwan.
3 Jan 20215min
Taiwan Report News Brief – US Congress steps up for Taiwan
Two just-passed US laws include important subsections on Taiwan that bind the US government to specific actions on Taiwan, but two other recent moves on Taiwan--a letter sent to US Secretary of State and a bill calling for a free trade agreement--serve to show that not all is well. As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
2 Jan 20218min
Taiwan Headlines - January 1st, 2021
International students also to be barred from entering. The racto-pork ban has been lifted, and the government rules local bans invalid, but KMT plans to fight. NHI premiums rise today. The legislature passes 2021 budget. Stock market boomed in 2020. An incompetent spy found guilty. Taiwan and New Zealand firm up trade ties.
1 Jan 20214min
Taiwan Headlines - December 31st, 2020
Foreigners to be barred from entering Taiwan. A Taiwanese teen is confirmed to have the new, more virilant Covid strain. Premier Su now more unpopular than popular according to a poll. DPP punishes 2 lawmakers. Legislature makes moves against property speculation, and Chinese dredging. Manufacturing continues to expand. China's TAO makes offensive comments towards Taiwan.
31 Des 20205min
Taiwan Headlines - December 30th, 2020
Water situation is getting increasingly dire. Taiwan is preparing for faster detection of earthquakes and tsunami. 20 million vaccines are on their way. Sexual harassment is now gender neutral. A US company reverses the traditional pattern of investment in Taiwan. Flights to London cancelled for January. MOFA unlikely to send delegation to US inauguration.
30 Des 20203min
