Taiwan Report

The Ill-gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee is to investigate two affiliates of the KMT further. Enoch Wu announces he's not running for Taipei Mayor. The local political fallout over American pork continues. Why President Tsai is expending political capital on a US trade deal. China's reaction to Taiwan's new French office is priceless. But up first, headlines. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

1 Sep 202015min

Holger Chen has been shot. The NPP gets a new chair. The charges have been dropped on the author who claimed Ko P trafficked organs. The Constitutional Court rules that the KMT's ill-gotten assets are indeed ill-gotten. A proposal to replace the "92 consensuses" with an "ECFA consensus" surfaces. President Tsai makes a big bid for a trade deal with the US. But up first, headlines. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

30 Aug 202015min

The New Power Party is facing its third scandal in a month and has lost one of its most high profile members. The public disagrees with Ma's statement on Taiwan being doomed to lose in a war. The most popular president in Taiwan's history for development has been polled. A new TVBS satisfaction poll ranked twelve politicians, and it's mostly bad news for the KMT, but also one bit of very good news for the party. KMT Chair Chiang comes out for closer US ties. An F-16 repair shop is to open in Taichung. US Republicans to keep pro-Taiwan language in their platform. But up first some headlines. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

26 Aug 202014min

A memorial held has been held for Hau Pei-tsun, the anti-foreigner, hardline KMT former premier. Then it's chaos in the NPP and the view from the TSP. The now-ratified US Democratic Party platform is more pro-Taiwan than before. And finally, Trump again speaks on Taiwan. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

25 Aug 202014min

Taiwanese are split on allowing Chinese students to return. AIT joins President Tsai in commemorating the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis. Ma Ying-jeou's remarks cause fury in the government and are a sneaky attack against KMT reformers. But up first, headlines. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

23 Aug 202014min

China wants to poach young Taiwanese scientists. The Taiwan government announces Chinese hacking uncovered. China accuses Taiwan of paying social media influencers. Taiwan Defense Ministry issues a warning to China. Chinese spy ship spotted off the east coast. Poll shows plurality willing to fight if China attacks. The US navy may have just sent a big message to China over Taiwan. But up first, a bunch of headlines: 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

22 Aug 202015min

This is a big show solely focused on Taiwan-US relations, including the Chinese Communist mouthpiece Global Times speculating on if the US is planning to set up a consulate in Taiwan, Health Secretary Azar's important visit, President Tsai is ramping up efforts to improve ties with the US and more tea leaf reading on Joe Biden's Taiwan stance. Headlines have been moved to tomorrow's show. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

20 Aug 202019min

A minimum wage hike is planned but is panned by businesses. Foxconn Chairman says China's days as the world's factory are over. Money is flowing back into Taiwan. Controls on Chinese investment to be tightened. Infighting in the KMT, but Johnny Chiang gets a big boost. But up first, lots of headlines. 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. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

19 Aug 202015min