Taiwan This Week

We talk an on going dispute over the general budget, Tsai Ing-wen returning from a trip to Europe, a battle to deport a Spanish national who was the focus of an Interpol wanted notice and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk China's latest military drills, comments about plans to build green power plants in neighboring countries and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk National Day events, a survey concerning threats to Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen's first overseas trip since leaving office and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk typhoon day closures controversy, Chinese tourists and a petition on citizenship warranting a government response. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk the UN General Assembly and Resolution 2758, allegations Taiwan is spreading disinformation in China, two hefty electricity bills and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk the death penalty, another Chinese rubber dinghy incident and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk basic carbon fee rates leading to some ire feelings, pending hikes to rail fares, a holiday getaway locale facing problems and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In a deep dive into Taiwan's political landscape, corruption allegations against a prominent Taiwan People's Party member are unraveling amidst court rulings and public scrutiny. The podcast grapples with the media's sensationalism and fluctuating trust in government institutions. It also tackles contentious judicial nominations, highlighting bias concerns and the call for impartiality. Additionally, Taiwan's efforts for UN recognition and the creation of a second parliamentary defense committee reflect its ongoing struggle for sovereignty and national security.

A special show featuring a panel discussion organized by the Asia Pacific Youth Association and recorded live at the Legislative Yuan titled An Election That Influences the World: Taiwan and the 2024 US Election. It brought together Taiwan People's Party lawmaker Janice Chen (陳昭姿), the Deputy Director of the DPP's International Department Michael Chen (陳文昊), the Assistant Director of the KMT's Department of International Affairs Chance Hsu ( 須予謙), and Associate Professor of the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's Center for Human Science Eric Chiou (邱奕宏), as well US nationals and Taiwan based lawyers, John Eastwood and Ross Feingold, who discussed how the upcoming US election will affect US-China relations, US-Taiwan relations and cross-strait ties. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Delve into the financial scandal engulfing the Taiwan People's Party and the fallout from a key resignation. Discover the internal strife threatening the party's credibility and its appeal to voters. Explore the alarming rise of phone fraud in Taiwan amidst ongoing political crises. Controversial discussions surrounding street naming policies intertwine community pride and politics. The tension between environmental initiatives and public policies adds another layer to the vibrant political landscape.