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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Episodes
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Apr 12, 2024 • 50min
A new Cabinet and a former head of state
We talk an earthquake aftermath, a China trip, new Cabinet leadership and stink bug
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Mar 29, 2024 • 47min
Meeting old friends in China
We talk chatter of a second Ma Ying-jeou meeting with China's Xi Jinping, Taiwan's position in the AI revolution and more.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 51min
Too 'dangerous' for Taiping Island travel
We talk calls for a South China Sea visit, the 10th anniversary of Sunflower Movement, convenience store numbers and more.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 47min
Tainted spices
We talk the ongoing Sudan dyes controversy, security at Taiwan's overseas offices questioned, proposals for absentee voting dismissed and more.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 53min
Reunification and saturation
We talk mention of reunification in Beijing, gray-zone warfare tactics, the latest news about the Kinmen boat collision incident and more.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 41min
A Peace Memorial Day
We talk 228 Incident memorial events and comments and more.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 47min
Disputed waters
Topics discussed include a deadly chase near Kinmen, Coast Guard actions, transparency concerns, Premier's delayed policy address, food safety issues, debate on Taiwan-China tourism relations, and impact of absence of Chinese tourists on Taiwan's tourism industry.
Feb 2, 2024 • 49min
A new Legislature and a new speaker
We talk the election of the KMT's Han Kuo-yu as Legislative Speaker, China unilaterally adjusting flight routes, generative AI use and more.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 46min
Winter bites
Discussion on safety concerns and caution taken due to colder temperatures in Taiwan. Exploring Taiwan's diplomatic challenges with Tuvalu and China's influence. Challenges Taiwan faces with potential loss of diplomatic allies. Recent meetings between President Tsai Ing-wen and US delegations. History of strikes and controversy in China Airlines. Discussion on the government's attempt to control the narrative amidst misinformation issue.
Jan 19, 2024 • 43min
Election aftermath discussed
The podcast discusses Taiwan's loss of a diplomatic ally, China's actions to isolate Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen's caretaker cabinet, President-elect Lechindor's withdrawal from the DPP's new tide faction, the aftermath of Taiwan's election and Eric Jew's position in the KMT, and insights into the TPP's strong start and potential nomination of a new figure.
