Taiwan Report

The KMT reform committee has released their report. Has it produced a viable blueprint for the way forward for the KMT to regain their footing? Will their new cross-strait proposals fly with the public? Has KMT chair Johnny Chiang hit a home run, or a damp, grilled squid? Let’s take a look! 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

21 Jun 202011min

A possible boost for foreign students. A beautification plan is launched. Chen Chu to head up Control Yuan, and President Tsai makes a sneaky pick. More woes for Johnny Chiang. Finally, the Chinese take on Tsai speaking at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

19 Jun 202015min

Restrictions are being lifted on some travel. The KMT wants to put the assets issue behind it, down to zero. The DPP chooses Chen Chi-mai, while the KMT is still mulling candidates for the Kaohsiung by-election. And finally, Bolton book bombshells: What Trump really thinks of Taiwan and more. I had to move some stories to tomorrow to fit in these big, timely stories. 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

18 Jun 202012min

Tourists are again on the move locally. Two rallies for justice were held over the weekend. Taiwan is to host the world's only Pride parade in 2020. NTU nixes a transitional justice plan. Drugs and alcohol have been ruled out in Hsu suicide. Wikipedia victory as Taiwan is labeled a "country". A US senator has introduced a Taiwan Defense Act. The KMT chair supports Taiwan-US ties, but does the KMT? Taiwan is looking to boost business ties with Israel. Finally, a bunch of Czech Republic news. 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

16 Jun 202017min

An industrial spy verdict has been handed down, but with one surprise. President Tsai vows to bring in more foreign professionals, but I'll believe it when I see it. Han is out, but not before holding a party for himself, and you'll want to hear what he had to say. Anti-recall and memorial rally in Taipei is suspicious. Acting Kaohsiung Mayor named, takes office. Mayoral by-election date set, but who will run? 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

14 Jun 202015min

TSMC to invite suppliers to the US. Curious change in KMT messaging. Rallies, rallies everywhere, and Han throws himself a party while the White Wolf stands up for justice. Buttcheeks in politics? In Taiwan, yes! Revenge recalls are on the way. Prosecutions have been handed down in the Denise Ho paint attack. Taiwan's military drops in ranking, but a new plane flies. There have been some curious plane activities in Taiwan's airspace. Finally, ties with a Chinese university to get greater scrutiny. Correction: Froggy Chiu's video was posted to Facebook, not Youtube. Apologies. 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

11 Jun 202014min

Subsidies are on their way, but the message to non-citizen taxpayers continues to be, "sorry, but no dice"... or not according to a report in the Taiwan News. The Dajia Matsu pilgrimage is back. Should office-holders resign if they run for another office? Some lawmakers think so. But of course, the meat of the show is the fallout from the Kaohsiung recall vote and looking ahead to what's next. 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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

8 Jun 202012min

Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) and guest Sean Su (蘇襄) discuss the total blowout regarding Kaohsiung Mayor's Han Kuo-Yu's recall vote, what the scene was like on the ground, how this might be a victory of youth activism against populism and demogoguery, Han and Chiang press conferences, Han's future going forward, what this means for the KMT, who the DPP might choose as interim mayor, and possible DPP and KMT candidates for mayor after that. 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

6 Jun 202041min