Taiwan Report

Taiwan remains a free nation, good news on the coronavirus front, more places block Taiwanese visitors, 3Q takes aim at the Taishang in Wuhan, US House passes TAIPEI act, DPP boots out TAPA members and Johnny Chiang makes a couple of interesting comments. 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.

5 Mar 202014min

Taiwan Report News Brief (03-04-2020) Administration opens the cash floodgates with interesting priorities Immigrants under the spotlight, problems with the PRC rumble on as the Coronavirus rages on, the administration goes on a spending spree, govt assures us 2% GDP growth is "no problem" this year in spite of banks downgrading their predictions and the race for the KMT enters the final stretch as Johnny Chiang is accused of being a secret independence supporter and communist fellow-traveler. 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.

4 Mar 202022min

Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss the ongoing Fu Kun-chi ("King of Hualien") saga, the KMT chair byelection goes into the final stretch, the interesting lack of endorsements in the KMT chair race, who might run in May 2021, could China Airlines change its name, the coronavirus outbreak and Han Kuo-yu's gaffes at a 228 memorial ceremony. Listen to all our other podcasts at our main feed 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/

2 Mar 202025min

Drone registration on the horizon, coronavirus cases rise, mixed messages on whether to fear your pets, US severs Taiwan from China — at least on a map, deep drop in traffic at Taoyuan airport, big decisions on the way regarding CKS Memorial, Hau likens KMT reform to "pulling up weeds" and could the King of Hualien become the King of the KMT? 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.

2 Mar 202020min

Tough new drunk driving measures are set to kick in, more measures announced in the battle against the coronovirus, including one targeting foreign workers. The CECC and Health Ministry, however, come out against a crackdown against undocumented caregivers. Ko Wen-je posts a picture of himself when he was 18, and the KMT central standing committee and chair races are heating up. 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.

1 Mar 202011min

Coronavirus spreads and more events close, US senators once again express support, the PRC does another flyby, Taiwan slams the Jimmy Lai arrest, the latest on the KMT chair race and President Tsai steps up on transitional justice. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw.

29 Feb 202016min

A whole lot of coronavirus (COVID-19) news, US Employees stand up for Taiwan, Taipei tries out self-driving buses, Taiwanese banks increase their exposure to the PRC, some Pan-Blue Gaffes and more...

28 Feb 202016min

Euthanasia ban panned Mazu pilgrimage finally delayed, President Tsai scales down inauguration, white terror database released, land use plans panned, ban on euthanasia of strays questioned, govt backs off on prosecuting critics, EPA smacks down Taichung city govt, KMT punts on "king of Hualien" and the KMT chair race continues.

27 Feb 202018min