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.
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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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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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.
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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.
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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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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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.
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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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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