Taiwan This Week

We talk the alarming Meinong Grand Canyon, an updated version of a civil defense handbook, a proposal for the creation of a two-round absolute majority system for choosing the next president and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk Ko Wen-je being released on bail after just over a year in detention, President Lai Ching-te's lengthy interview with the Liberty Times, the Cabinet inaugurating the Ministry of Sports and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk the final batch of recall votes failing to unseat any KMT lawmakers, Premier Cho Jung-tai announcing a new Cabinet and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk the final batch of recalls targeting KMT lawmakers, a referendum on whether to extend the service of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant, approval of an environmental impact assessment report to extend bullet train services to Yilan and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk Premier Cho Jung-tai vowing to improve communications, a reversal of opposition against a cash handout, the return of the Taipei rainbow crosswalk and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk a visit by a former UK prime minister, chip tariffs, a record liquefied natural gas deal and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk Taiwan's exports to the US being subject to a 20% tariff; the failure of the biggest batch of Great Recall votes, claims and denials about a planned overseas trip by President Lai Ching-te and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk this weekend's recall votes targeting 24 KMT lawmakers and one city mayor. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Michael Fahey, a political commentator specializing in Taiwanese politics and US-Taiwan relations, is joined by Brian Hu, a political analyst focusing on cross-strait issues. They delve into recent tariff negotiations between Taiwan and the U.S., emphasizing transparency and business impacts. The duo discusses the shifting dynamics of Taiwanese trade, notably the move from China to the U.S. They also explore the upcoming recall elections, the financial implications, and the influence of grassroots movements on Taiwan's political landscape.

We talk a new expanded type of air raid warning exercise, the vice president's reaction to news she was targeted by Beijing during an overseas trip, mental health leave for civil servants and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn