

Taiwan This Week
ICRT
Keeping abreast of Taiwan news has never been easier, nor more informative. Every week, the ICRT news team from around the island takes a look back at the important stories that affected Taiwan. From Taipei all the way down to Pingdong, and even far beyond. Friday nights at around 8:20, tune into ICRT FM 100 for Taiwan This Week.
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May 3, 2024 • 42min
A China trip and trade talks
The podcast discusses fallout from KMT's trip to China, Taiwan-US trade talks, and President-elect announcing a health symposium. It delves into Taiwan-China relations, challenges in healthcare, balancing health and defense priorities, and the development of AI in Taiwan.

Apr 26, 2024 • 42min
The death penalty debated
We talk arguments for and against the death penalty, Lai Ching-te naming his national security team, fresh talk concerning statues of Chiang Kai-shek and more.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 48min
More Cabinet posts filled
Exploring the new Cabinet appointments in Taiwan, cybersecurity challenges, and energy shifts. Analyzing the unique aspects of the upcoming inauguration ceremony and legal controversies. Debate over repurposing old beer factories for cultural preservation in Taiwan.

Apr 12, 2024 • 50min
A new Cabinet and a former head of state
Topics discussed include President Tsai Ing-wen's response to an earthquake, former President Ma In-Joe's visit to China, new Cabinet leadership appointments, and the proposal to eat stink bugs as a solution to combat their invasion in Taiwan.

Mar 29, 2024 • 47min
Meeting old friends in China
We talk chatter of a second Ma Ying-jeou meeting with China's Xi Jinping, Taiwan's position in the AI revolution and more.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 51min
Too 'dangerous' for Taiping Island travel
We talk calls for a South China Sea visit, the 10th anniversary of Sunflower Movement, convenience store numbers and more.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 47min
Tainted spices
We talk the ongoing Sudan dyes controversy, security at Taiwan's overseas offices questioned, proposals for absentee voting dismissed and more.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 53min
Reunification and saturation
We talk mention of reunification in Beijing, gray-zone warfare tactics, the latest news about the Kinmen boat collision incident and more.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 41min
A Peace Memorial Day
The podcast covers the 77th anniversary of the 2-2-8 incident in Taiwan and the challenges of transitional justice. It also discusses the debate over the Chiang Kai-Shak statue in Taipei, controversies surrounding the 2-8 Peace Memorial Day, and the impact of the amended Political Archives Act on uncovering historical truth. Additionally, there is a discussion on raising electricity rates in Taiwan due to global economic factors.

Feb 23, 2024 • 47min
Disputed waters
We talk the latest fallout from a deadly chase in waters off Kinmen, a slightly delayed policy LY address, food safety issues and more.
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