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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Aug 23, 2024 • 43min
Trouble in Ko P Land
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.
Aug 9, 2024 • 39min
A court hearing and budget increases
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.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 49min
A rare agreement
We talk cross-strait talks in Kinmen, a summit by an anti-China group in Taipei, WTO dispute settlement consultations and more.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 24min
A blown away military exercise
We talk a typhoon, a cut short military exercise, a national party congress, macaque muggers and more.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 45min
TAIWAN DOESN'T GIVE THE U.S. ANYTHING AND STOLE AMERICA'S CHIPS
We talk comments by Donald Trump about Taiwan, the first legislative session of the Lai administration wrapping-up, equal pay and more.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 42min
Allegations of high ranking corruption
We talk a former vice premier facing a corruption investigation, a president in military fatigues and more.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 40min
An uncommon case of illegal fishing
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.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 44min
Unnamed visitors and death threats
We talk hush hush discussions how to boost Taiwan's international participation, China's new deadly judicial guidelines and more.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 51min
Special committees
We talk three special presidential committees, warnings against Chinese influence in political parties, altercations over priority seating rules on the MRT and more.
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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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