Taiwan Report

Some reasonably good news on the economic front, considering. There are signs of life at Hon Hai's (Foxconn's) Wisconsin plants. Thousands of same-sex marriages have been recorded one year on the passage of the law, making it legal. Flooding in Kaohsiung brings out the obligatory rain gear politics. The DPP appears to be making another move to strip away a martial law era relic of KMT institutional dominance, and the KMT lost a whole ton of money last year. 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). Some reasonably good news on the economic front, considering. There are signs of life at Hon Hai's (Foxconn's) Wisconsin plants. Thousands of same-sex marriages have been recorded one year on the passage of the law, making it legal. Flooding in Kaohsiung brings out the obligatory rain gear politics. The DPP appears to be making another move to strip away a martial law era relic of KMT institutional dominance, and the KMT lost a whole ton of money last year. 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).

23 Mai 20207min

The Han anti-recall campaign is getting dirty, with explosive new allegations. KMT Chair Johnny Chiang admits he's got an uphill climb on reforming the party. Japan, the Czech Republic, and the US all show Taiwan some love. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says he'll ensure no more diplomatic partners will bolt...wait, what!? Finally, China drops the word "peaceful" in front of "reunification" in key speech, should we be worried? 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).

22 Mai 202017min

This inauguration special covers who showed up and a possible bombshell statement by President Tsai that seems to suggest the Republic of China, Taiwan, was born at the dawn of the 1950s. Her speech also suggests significant changes coming to the military. She stands calm but firm on China relations, but they're already upset. A possible bombshell, or not, on constitutional reform. Finally, we get into some of the international response to her inauguration. 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 Mai 202012min

Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss national unification goals with unexpected supporters of a related bill, Taiwan withdraws from trying for a spot at the World Health Assembly, Han telling his followers not to go to the recall poll, DPP attempting to get irrigation, farmers and fishers cooperatism under control, a quick pass at the first anniversary of equal marriage in Taiwan, the cabinet resignation and turnover and some names of who might take which positions. We apologize for some background noise this week as we are still doing remote recordings. 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

18 Mai 202036min

The New York Times and others have applied to set up bureaus in Taiwan. Chinese hacking efforts are getting more sophisticated. Chinese Communist mouthpiece says something intriguing that may point to economic turbulence ahead. The TPP makes a pan-green move as DPP retreats and what this action might say about the TPP. Finally, I got something wrong on yesterday's show, but I learned that Han Kuo-yu's call for his supporters to skip the recall vote is much more mysterious. 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).

17 Mai 202014min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Han calls on supporters to NOT vote in the recall. Seriously! This is a big show with lots of can't miss analysis, and moved some topics to tomorrow to focus on only four stories today: Han Kuo-yu is calling for his supporters NOT to vote in the recall election! DPP caves to fears over upsetting China, while the KMT is showing signs of some distancing from the PRC. In the WHA vote coming up, India will be a crucial vote--they're officially on the fence, but we explain why they're important and include interesting clips from Indian media advocating for Taiwan for you. 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 Mai 202013min

A marriage equality survey is out, offering a look at where society is on the eve of the first anniversary of marriage equality. TSMC is going to be made in the USA. Returning Taiwanese firms pledges have reached NT$1 Trillion...yes, with a "T." The outgoing VP is giving away his salary and pension. The "King of Hualien" is going to jail. Finally, three stories on the poor, poor PRC being snubbed. 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).

15 Mai 202010min

Up on today's program, we finally know what Apple is up to in Taiwan. Another prominent KMT member makes comments that cause outrage, and headaches for KMT chair Johnny Chiang. President Tsai is taking back the reins at the DPP, and the cabinet has resigned, opening the way for a reshuffle. The public is behind raising electricity rates. France stands up to China over Taiwan arms sales. Finally, the upcoming WHO/WHA battle over the inclusion of Taiwan adds new combatants, but Canada's prime minister won't admit that Taiwan is a country. 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 Mai 20208min