Taiwan Report

Taiwan records hottest year ever. Businesses falsely labelling pork could face a big fine. The Presidential Office's cybersecurity budget doubles. A new poll shows a closer race for Taipei mayor in hy...

29 Des 20204min

New fundraising rules for TPP brass. Chen Shui-bian announces radio show. Ma Ying-jeou calls for President Tsai to step down. New baseball head eyes sixth team. MediaTek now #1 maker of smartphone chi...

28 Des 20204min

Hsinchu City moves against new electronic IDs. Dealing with the China Airlines name dilemma. Strong words on Taiwan from Japan defense official. But up first, Wayne Chiang is on a roll to the Taipei m...

26 Des 202011min

Volcano alert system to be tested. Adulthood to be set at 18. Business sentiment is good. There's been a big uptick in foreign journalists in Taiwan. New passport stamps are on their way. Taiwan saves...

26 Des 20204min

The DPP passes laws to aid the lifting of the ban on US racto-pork. The minimum wage is set to rise, but so are labor insurance and pension premiums. Unemployment is down. Taiwan and Indonesian offici...

25 Des 20203min

Covid updates, KMT-affiliated poll, KMT calls off protest, the "King of Hualien" gets new prison digs and some good economic news.

24 Des 20204min

Polling is showing some interesting results, and the KMT’s racto-pork circus rolls on. NOTE: The previous headlines section is now its show, with this show focused on bigger stories in Taiwan politics...

23 Des 202012min

After 253 days, Taiwan gets a domestic Covid case. Taiwanese rally for Trump. Adultery will no longer be criminal. Hung Jie recall a go, but Chen Shui-bian's son dodges the bullet. Gogoro gets awarded...

23 Des 20207min