Taiwan Report

The EPA is looking to help with the garbage crisis, and for the rest of the show, we'll be going into the results of the Kaohsiung byelection, and why it was bad news for the DPP, even worse news for the KMT and no good terrible news for the TPP. 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).

16 Aug 202013min

Welcome to the Kaohsiung mayoral byelection pre-election special. I watched the rallies, so you didn't have to, and the KMT's turned out a mess. I also go into what to watch for in the results in Saturday's byelection. 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).

14 Aug 202012min

Tours to nowhere turn out to be surprisingly popular, go figure. Manufacturing is on the uptick. The Government touts their claimed success of Internet of Things policies. A small victory for an indigenous campaigner against the Taipei City Government. An environmental rally is held in Taichung, "tree men" and all. Former President Ma trashes the military's ability. Taiwan responds to Hong Kong arrests. Donald Trump makes some rare comments on Taiwan, and Mike Pompeo gets squishy. 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).

13 Aug 202015min

CAT Kaohsiung election special ft. Michael Smith On this week's program ICRT Southern Taiwan Correspondent Michael Smith joins host (and ICRT's Central Taiwan Correspondent) Donovan Smith to discuss the upcoming Kaohsiung mayoral race, the candidates, their positioning and marketing, the Kaohsiung voter's response and the possible repercussions for the KMT--all with the most knowledgeable English language commentator on southern Taiwan! All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport Find the Current Affairs Podcast on https://anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan As always, follow along with the news and get the latest shows, Taiwan Quick Take, and more at our website Report.tw

10 Aug 202029min

A businessman has been charged with violating the National Security Act. KMT youth propose significant labor changes and a 32-hour workweek. Taiwan's drone fleet is taking off. The highest-level delegation from the US since 1979 shows promise. Two more foreign delegations show increasing support. 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).

8 Aug 202014min

This is a big show focussing on the alleged bribery cases against lawmakers across party lines and an in-depth look at what it could mean for the parties involved and the fallout for each of them--plus which parties could benefit. But up first, as always, are 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).

6 Aug 202015min

A quick update on what's happening with Taiwan Report for August 2020.

6 Aug 20202min

EVA Air offers a dream Hello Kitty trip to nowhere for Father's Day. Taiwan may be gunning for Hong Kong's finance industry. Six sitting legislators and the NPP chair are grilled in a bribery probe. Biden's top foreign policy advisor speaks out on Taiwan, possibly giving us some insight. 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).

1 Aug 202015min