Taiwan This Week

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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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Feb 2, 2024 • 49min

A new Legislature and a new speaker

We talk the election of the KMT's Han Kuo-yu as Legislative Speaker, China unilaterally adjusting flight routes, generative AI use and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Jan 26, 2024 • 46min

Winter bites

We talk single digit temperatures, the pending vote for a Legislative Speaker, visitors from America and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Jan 19, 2024 • 43min

Election aftermath discussed

We talk the lose of a diplomatic ally, the maintaining of a chairman, the choosing of a new speaker and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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