Taiwan This Week

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.

We talk oral arguments regarding the legality of government oversight bills, an announcement concerning the government's 2025 budget, Taiwan's top envoy to Japan leaving his post after eight years and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk cross-strait talks in Kinmen, a summit by an anti-China group in Taipei, WTO dispute settlement consultations and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk a typhoon, a cut short military exercise, a national party congress, macaque muggers and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk comments by Donald Trump about Taiwan, the first legislative session of the Lai administration wrapping-up, equal pay and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk a former vice premier facing a corruption investigation, a president in military fatigues and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk the seizer of a Taiwan fishing boat sparking concerns of increased cross-strait tensions, a recall vote aimed at removing the mayor of Keelung from office and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn