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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Jul 28, 2017 • 41min
From trade talks to a serious look at a bank's banana giveaway
We discuss Taiwan-US trade talks, anger over reports of an incense ban, debate over whether train passengers should undergo security checks and more government concessions to work week laws.
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Jul 21, 2017 • 42min
Ugly scenes in the LY
We discuss the recent ire feelings in the Legislative Yuan, the launch of a Reporters Without Borders bureau, the up-coming Universiade and more.
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Jul 14, 2017 • 39min
A state visit and calls for an end to all Taiwan naming references to China.
In today's show we discuss a visit by Paraguay's head of state, a former EVA Airways Chairman's lofty plans, problems with the oBike rental system and President Tsai Ing-wen's Twitter account.
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Jul 7, 2017 • 34min
Infrastructure, Defense, Wind, Heat Leave and More...
In today's show we discuss a contentious infrastructure development plan, wind energy, something called "heat leave," Taiwan's defense needs and the fate of human rights activist, Lee Ming-che.
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Jun 30, 2017 • 36min
Arms, Pension Reform and Bad Ratings
In today's show we discuss an arms package, the on-going push for pension reform bills, President Tsai Ing-wen's tumbling support ratings and a US human trafficking report.
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Jun 23, 2017 • 37min
Cross-strait Forums in Focus
In today's show we look at calls for an amnesty for former president Chen Shui-bian, concerns over GM potatoes, yet another casino referendum and a couple of cross-strait forums.
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Jun 16, 2017 • 47min
Panama Says Bye-bye
This week we discuss Panama's decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the death of award-winning filmmaker Chi Po-lin, an extra legislative session and Apple.
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Jun 9, 2017 • 1h 3min
At Least It's Not Drought
We discuss this week's flooding with former Minister of the Interior Lee Hong-yuan. Then we look at Taiwan's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, a growing fight over foreign intern regulations, prehistoric seafaring migrants, and more.
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Jun 2, 2017 • 1h 5min
The Last Mile
We discuss plans to highlight the detention of a Taiwanese activist in China, the road ahead for gay marriage legalization, this week¡¦s Computex tech trade show in Taipei, a new law aiming to help preserve Taiwan¡¦s indigenous languages and more.
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May 26, 2017 • 1h
Tsai's Presidency, One Year In
ICRT News hosts a special roundtable discussion examining President Tsai Ing-wen's first year in office featuring former Minister of the Interior Dr. Lee Hong-yuan, former AIT head Dr. William Stanton, and ex-Legislator Dr. Shen Fu-hsiung.
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