Taiwan Report News Brief – Han gets a knife in the back from an old friend
There is good news for lovers of organic food from America. The MOI has some good ideas on changes to Taiwan's election laws, but some bad ones on visa overstayers. Changing the names of China Airlines and on passports looks set to move forward in the legislature. Finally, Wang Jin-pyng drops a couple of bombshells, and Hou You-y says something very in character, and crafty. 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).
5 Jun 202014min
Taiwan Report News Brief – Fraud, gangsters and the criminal diaspora
Taiwan govt makes an unusual strategic investment move. Taiwan's military advances. Fraud, gangsters, and the criminal diaspora--that's my big story today! Some Han recall and recent polling updates. Finally, Taiwan called on China to apologize for the Tiananmen massacre, which of course, China totally did (actually no.) 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).
4 Jun 202013min
Taiwan Report News Brief – Prediction on the recall and women in government
The government is sending odd signals on foreign residents and stimulus vouchers. Carrefour is taking over Wellcome and Jasons Market Place. The government suffers a big data leak, which could be very worrying. Chinese devices are leaky. A fairly high profile KMT figure bolts to the TPP, and has some very interesting things to say about why. UDN ranks local governments by female participation, and I find an interesting correlation. Finally, updates and analysis on the Han recall, which is shaping up to be an interesting race--plus you'll get my prediction on that. 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).
3 Jun 202014min
Taiwan Report News Brief – No to singing the praises of reuniting with the motherland
The government is throwing around subsidies like rice at a wedding. GDP forecast cut, but Taiwan towers in R&D. Plans for "Kinmen Airlines" announced. NTNU to no longer sing the praises of reuniting with the motherland. What's up with the Transitional Justice Commission? Taiwan wants more American missiles. The Criminal adultery law has been struck down. Taiwan has reacted with horror to the new national security law passed in Beijing to control Hong Kong. Finally, China held a 15th anniversary of the Anti-Secession Law shindig, because they're such a fun bunch of guys. 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).
30 Mai 202016min
Taiwan Report News Brief – Poll: Hou Yu-yi is a powerhouse, but the KMT is in the doghouse
Since today is a big show, we had to move some stories to tomorrow. A vote-buying conviction for former Fantasy 4 members. A wee bit on the HK reaction. "Peaceful reunification" back on the PRC menu. Will the Han recall campaign succeed? Some doubts enter the picture. Finally, polls released show Hou Yu-yi is a powerhouse, but the rest of the KMT is in the doghouse. 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).
29 Mai 202014min
Taiwan Report News Brief – Viva Taiwan! And the cabinet's testosterone levels too high for the KMT
Government subsidies announced and a super fun sounding tourism plan. Some mixed economic news. The "King of Hualian" wants to join legislative Q&A sessions from prison. The KMT is slamming the new cabinet for being overly testosterone-enhanced. The Han recall is going to get lots of cops, and the recall organizer goes on a legal attack spree. And finally, Viva 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. 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).
28 Mai 202013min
Taiwan Report News Brief – HK security law: Pres Tsai's response may add insult to injury
Some interesting business news. Speculation is mounting on who will challenge Taichung's Mayor Lu Shiow-yen in the next election. The Han recall is heading into the final stretch. The government is applying more oversight on Chinese entry permits. Finally, Taiwan responds to the proposed Chinese national security they plan to impose on Hong Kong. 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).
26 Mai 202012min
Current Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #45 Total Recall: Han Strikes Back
Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss updates on Kaohsiung Mayor's Han Kuo-Yu's recall vote, President Tsai's second inauguration, a look at 2022 and 2024 elections, TSMC's new US factory plans, KMT as an opposition party, and some punchable punching paunchy punch-offs. 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
24 Mai 202032min
