Taiwan Report

Up today on the program, the President's party is to be scaled back, Apple is investing big in Taiwan, and Taiwan is considered a great place to invest. The Han recall is looking increasingly grim for the incumbent mayor, and more names are floated as his replacement on the KMT side. Finally, the WHO and WHA inclusion saga keeps growing. 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).

12 Mai 202010min

Medical marijuana is in the news. The US is apparently pressuring TSMC to build a chip fab in the US. Military ties boosted between Taiwan and the US, and a mysterious middle eastern country. More international support for Taiwan in the WHO pours in. If Han loses the recall, who will the KMT run? Transport Minister Lin Chia-lung appears to now be firmly in favor of changing China Airlines' name. AIT gets involved in a local political decision in a way they would never have in the past. Finally, the KMT response to the proposal to drop "unification" as a national goal is very, very interesting! Today's TRNB is a big show, with lots of analysis, so be sure to stick around to the end. 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 Mai 202015min

Up today on the program, the definition of "police weapons" may change, the government is stepping up on cyberattacks, sports are making a comeback, and Canada comes around. But it's two big potential bombshells that caught my eye: indictments over alleged vote-buying for Han Kuo-yu, and a move to remove "unification of the nation" as a national goal. Be sure to stick around for those! 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).

10 Mai 202012min

The Taiwan Context hosted by Michael Turton, with special guest Katy Hui-Wen Hung, on the Culinary History of Taipei, offering some surprising twists and turns.

10 Mai 202034min

Note: The wrong audio has been embedded within this program. A new version has been uploaded and the audio in this stream corrected. Up today on the program, the definition of "police weapons" may change, the government is stepping up on cyberattacks, sports are making a comeback, and Canada comes around. But it's two big potential bombshells that caught my eye: indictments over alleged vote-buying for Han Kuo-yu, and a move to remove "unification of the nation" as a national goal. Be sure to stick around for those! 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).

9 Mai 202012min

Up today on the show, the Canadian foreign minister snubs Taiwan twice. Paraguay holds a vote on dumping ties with Taiwan. Han Kuo-yu loses on appeal. The KMT is slumping in the polls, with their worst showing ever--while the DPP and the Tsai administration are riding high. The government is continuing to keep the cash spigot open... and much more. This is a juicy show, be sure to stick around. 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).

9 Mai 202010min

More details are coming out on the Han recall vote, and accusations of Kaohsiung City Govt meddling are growing. KMT Chair Johnny Chiang may be targeting the powerful Huang Fuhsing. The gas hack is now suspected of being political. A petition is gaining steam on making Taiwan's so-called "marriage equality" laws a bit more equal in reality. The DPP is targeting a non-existent committee for elimination. Finally, a WHO battle royale is taking shape over Taiwan that will be very illuminating on Taiwan's place in the world. 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).

7 Mai 20209min

More Coronavirus cash on the way, Han Kuo-yu defends himself with... the Love Motel Ferris Wheel! KMT spokesperson tows the Communist line on Chinese TV. Chunghwa Post seemingly wants to help Taiwan join the ranks of tinpot dictatorships. Skulls are on their way from Scotland. Huang Kuo-chang may be back at a rice cooker company. Though short term business is poor, the government is closing in on pledging NT$1 trillion to companies returning to Taiwan. Hackers attack gas companies. More mask diplomacy on the way, and possibly some serious support for Taiwan in the WHO. China Airlines used in a pro-Trump political ad as a stand-in for China. Finally, some fascinating comments from a retired PLA general. 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).

6 Mai 202013min