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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Jun 14, 2024 • 40min
A Chinese boat in the Tamsui River
We talk visits from China, lawmakers set to reconsider parliamentary oversight bills and more.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 51min
AI takes center stage
Taiwan's AI leadership showcased at Computex, semiconductor CEOs gather, energy supply impact, tech entrepreneur's influence, TSMC's international operations, political drama, social media platform analysis
May 31, 2024 • 31min
A milestone in the history of Taiwan's democracy or the darkest day in Taiwan's democratic history.
We talk passage of some contentious parliamentary reform bills - their contents, the controversy, the reactions and the protests.
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May 24, 2024 • 43min
Lai Ching-te accepts the great seal of the nation as Beijing rattles sabres
We talk an inaugural address, reactions to that address and more.
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May 10, 2024 • 40min
New fraud laws proposed
The podcast covers the Cabinet proposing tougher fraud laws, including stricter penalties and incentives for reporting. It also discusses political maneuvers, foreign relations, debates on pardons and energy policy in Taiwan. Additionally, it explores the lifting of face mask mandates in medical facilities and considerations surrounding mask-wearing in hospitals and public places.
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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