Taiwan Report

Govt claims to protect privacy, then outlines how they're doing exactly that. Big subsidies are on the way, with some details released--will they help you? With controversy over KMT legislator-at-large Wu Sz-huai ongoing, KMT chair Johnny Chiang issues threat to misbehaving legislators-at-large, which if he takes strong action would send a strong message. Finally, 3Q wants tests for visiting Chinese and wants to get Hong Kongers to join the ROC military. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube (and click the bell) or on your favorite podcast service. This is the fastest way to get the latest show. 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 Mar 202016min

Plenty of coronavirus news, most of it pretty reassuring considering the chaos overseas. The KMT ill-gotten assets are stuck in legal limbo. KMT Chair Johnny Chiang announcing they're hiring for an online push to reach out to young people. Taiwan conducts large-scale military exercises. Finally, the economic news--while not great--is surprisingly stable all things considered. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube (and click the bell) or on your favorite podcast service. This is the fastest way to get the latest show. 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).

25 Mar 202017min

Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) are continuing with their social distancing in this podcast episode. Michael is stuck in a noisy room, so you'll hear plenty of ambient noises from Taiwan. This week the duo cover PRC fishing boats attacking Taiwan coast guard, the Taiwanese stock market crash, pressure on international workers, and amnesty for them and those on visas by the National Immigration Office, the third year of Lee Ming Che in PRC political imprisonment, death penalty phased out slowly, New Tide Faction and their beef with Su, Han Kuo Yu getting balder than bald, Johnny Chiang rehashing old formulas. If you would prefer to listen to the show, our podcast version is at anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan All our podcasts from now on are at anchor.fm/taiwanreport As always, follow along with the news and get the latest shows, Taiwan Quick Take, and more at our website Report.tw. May Jam in Tainan sponsored this show, for more information visit https://www.mayjam.com/en/

23 Mar 202024min

Japan is reportedly considering including Taiwan in regional trade pact CPTPP. Coronavirus updates. Lawmakers want to crack down on uncooperative disease carriers. The KMT to vote on milking the membership for more moolah. KMT heavyweights let the pigeons fly (stand up) new KMT chairs invite to a big party meeting. Worried about all those PRC military fly-bys and encircling maneuvers? Lawmaker Wu Sz-huai isn't worried. Finally, according to a UN agency, Taiwan is the happiest country in the region. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube (and click the bell) or on your favorite podcast service. This is the fastest way to get the latest show. 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 Mar 202014min

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) has announced a 30-day extension for foreign visitor visas, and announced a program to get visa overstayers (often undocumented workers) to turn themselves in that offers generous terms--but then darkly warns that when the period is over they're going to launch tougher laws and a widespread crackdown. Coronavirus is in the news, of course. New airline Starlux shuts operations. Tighter fuel fume rules to go into effect. Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu's "Hong Kong village" plan panned. Is the Taoyuan Airport expansion finally coming unstuck? Finally, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu once again does what he does best--sticking it to the PRC. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube (and click the bell) or on your favorite podcast service. This is the fastest way to get the latest show. 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 Mar 202015min

Kaohsiung Mayor works to make peace with former speaker Wang Jin-pyng by bringing him a birthday cake. Lay judges are on the way. Greenpeace slams Taiwan over human rights abuses. A lot of Wuhan coronavirus updates. PRC misinformation, and boy are they pissed at the world's positive coverage of Taiwan's handling of the coronavirus crisis. Lee Ming-che was arrested in the PRC three years ago and remains in custody. Finally, a mysterious coordinated attack by 10 boats on the Taiwanese coast guard raises eyebrows. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube (and click the bell) or on your favorite podcast service. This is the fastest way to get the latest show. 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).

20 Mar 202017min

We bring lots of updates on the Wuhan coronavirus situation. The KMT hints at Han Kuo-yu's influence in the party while his defense against recall is being plotted aggressively — with a potential conflict of interest. Wei Ming-ku may be planning to reclaim the Changhua County Commissioner post in 2022, and yes, you should care about that as we'll explain. Chiang Kai-shek lives via Tomb Sweeping Day at the expense of the ancestor's traditions. Two GDP forecasts are surprisingly rosy, and in our silly segment, the Ministry of Health knows how to keep you in LINE. 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. The purpose of the show is to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

19 Mar 202017min

Lots of coronavirus news as Taiwan closes borders to foreigners and companies are deputized to block employees from leaving the country. Hints are coming out as to what happened in Haiti...but maddeningly few and reports are contradictory. The spat between Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and the Executive Yuan has turned very ugly...and very absurd as the Taichung KMT city council caucus calls on the WHO for support against the DPP administration as if somehow the WHO actually recognized Taiwan. KMT chair Johnny Chiang reveals his self identity. Finally, a couple of silly stories on what a Taiwanese sports channel did in the face of a cancelled NBA schedule and...why hasn't KMT Tainan city councillor and briefly KMT chair candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh jumped into a Taichung canal yet? As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Be sure to subscribe to us on Youtube (and click the bell) or on your favorite podcast service. This is the fastest way to get the latest show. 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 Mar 202019min