Taiwan and its chips: the colourful history of this strategically important nation

As Taiwan waits to hear what tariffs the Trump Government will impose on its world-leading computer chips and semi-conductors, we bring you a rollicking account of this strategically important small nation. 

This program was first broadcast on 10 October 2024.

Guest: Jonathan Clements, author of  'Rebel Island: the incredible history of Taiwan' (Scribe)  Producer: Ann Arnold