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 hypothetical matchup. Another polls shows Johnny Chiang is in trouble in the race for next KMT chair. The Ministry of Culture is considering barring CCP and PLA publications. Taiwan's economy is closing in on "booming". Consumer confidence is slightly down. Vietnamese students growing fast. Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Act. Taiwan and Japan cooperate in space project.

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 chipsets. Taiwan is a good place to invest according to BERI.

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 mayor's office. NOTE: The previous headlines section is now its own show, with this show focused on bigger stories in Taiwan politics and foreign affairs, as well as soft power and economic news that impacts both of those subjects. Stories are sourced from both English and Chinese sources.

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 lives in Belize. A Hong Kong magazine likens President Tsai to an empress.

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 officials are set to meet to hash out differences.

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 and foreign affairs, as well as soft power and economic news that impacts both of those subjects. Stories are sourced from both English and Chinese sources.

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, but Taiwan loses to Malawi in the Economist and much more!

23 Des 20207min