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Taiwan in the international headlines from 2023-12-12T17:43:47.918276
We talk US-China-Taiwan issues, more problems for the DPP's Taoyuan mayoral candidate, increasing confidence in the lay judge system and more.
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Seeking the youth vote and a legislative majority from 2023-12-08T02:50:30
We talk allegations that an attempt to form a joint presidential ticket violated election laws, the battle for the youth vote, media impartiality in election reporting and more.
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Ready, set, campaign from 2023-12-01T02:56:24
We talk the latest election polls, the party lists, questions over a candidate's media ties and more.
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A fractious meeting and tough talk on election victory from 2023-11-24T02:50:45
We talk a humiliating meeting between party bigwigs, the DPP finalizing its election ticket, the ballot recounting system being ruled unconstitutional and more.
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An agreement and some disagreements from 2023-11-17T02:50:15
We talk an election gambit, Taiwan in focus on the sidelines of APEC, a "fat tax" proposal and more.
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Heightened risk and a Baltic trip from 2023-11-10T02:37:23
We talk denials that an election outcome could spark war with China, plans to legalize surrogacy, a trip to Eastern Europe and more.
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Election questions and speculation from 2023-11-03T02:38:59
We talk the latest news about the KMT-TPP election alliance, Terry Gou submitting his 2024 signature petition, the DPP crying foul over the possible choice of a China-born party list candidate and ...
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Accusations and allegations from 2023-10-27T02:25:41
We talk Taiwan companies in China coming under the spotlight, comments by Ma Ying-jeou in the United States raising some ire feelings here in Taiwan and more.
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Elusive electoral oneness from 2023-10-20T02:39:17
We talk a joint opposition election ticket, the abandonment of plans for an advanced wafer fab, denials of an immediate opening up of the island's hospitality sector to migrant workers and more.
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Time to take to the podium for Taiwan from 2023-09-22T02:41:02
We talk it being United Nations time again, more egg import woes and more.
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Construction site and egg woes from 2023-09-15T02:49:23
We talk the latest news about the partial collapse of a building in Taipei, a named possible presidential running mate and more.
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Kinmen in election promise focus from 2023-08-25T02:49:01
We talk the Central American Parliament, allegations that China is using to trade to meddle, calls to stop killing pedestrians and more.
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Low key US transits from 2023-08-18T02:35:47
We talk Lai Ching-te's overseas trip, the indictment of the Hsinchu City mayor, a Constitutional Court ruling, a night at the Presidential Building and more.
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A nod to nuclear power from 2023-08-11T02:55:18
We talk an energy policy platform, a twin city forum, food poisoning and more.
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From gender equality laws to the Blue Mags from 2023-08-04T02:49:26
We talk passage of amendments to gender equality laws, another espionage case; Hou Yu-yi and more.
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Military exercises take center stage from 2023-07-28T03:35:55
We talk the Han Kuang, the Wanan, Hou Yu-ih, election polls and more.
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Claims of US 'mistrust' from 2023-07-21T02:39:22
We talk a pending transit, opposition presidential hopefuls rallying in Taipei and more.
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MOFA mum on Guatemala from 2023-07-14T02:49:48
We talk Paraguay's president-elect, Ko Wen-je's eunuch comment, a rice rebellion and more.
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The pillars of peace from 2023-07-07T02:26:14
We talk Lai Ching-te, Hou Yu-ih, vegetables and more.
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Presidential hopefuls clash on a cross-strait pact from 2023-06-30T02:55:32
We talk some of the latest election news, questions over the foreign minister's interview techniques, Mirror TV's cable channel application and more.
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Bad actors and isopods from 2023-06-16T02:45:24
We talk the foreign minister in the Czech Republic, the Straits Forum, new regional monthly public transport passes and more.
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#MeToo cases rock DPP from 2023-06-09T02:26:06
We talk failures to address sexual harassment cases, a trip to Japan to talk, the government's energy policy facing questions and more.
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Speculation, concerns and farewells from 2023-06-02T03:15:44
We talk some of the latest election news, a local leadership poll, data breaches and more.
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To Geneva with love from 2023-05-26T02:43:46
We talk the WHA, migrant workers, overseas Chinese police stations and more.
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2024's main contenders are ready to rumble from 2023-05-19T02:50:50
We talk January's main presidential candidates, a visit by the UK's shortest-ever serving prime minister and more.
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The looming end of the battle for the KMT's 2024 candidate from 2023-05-12T02:38:43
We talk a pending announcement of presidential election nominees, another deadly construction site related accident; Starlux Airline facing questions over delays and postponed flights and more.
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All is OK with Asuncion from 2023-05-05T02:30:10
We talk ties with Paraguay, no WHA invite, a Labor Day rally and more.
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The end of an era from 2023-04-28T02:45:27
We talk the end of the CECC after over 1,190 days, female reservists undergoing military training, debate about the legalization of euthanasia and more.
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A leader at a leaders summit from 2023-04-21T01:54:45
We talk a request for President Tsai Ing-wen to attend November's APEC talks, a second representative office in Italy, electric buses and more.
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From China with loathing and love from 2023-04-14T02:40:41
We talk Chinese military exercises, Chinese fair trade inspections, a possible gift of another panda from China and more.
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A milestone meeting? Or simply more of the same? from 2023-04-07T02:40:46
We talk the Tsai-McCarthy meeting, Ma Ying-jeou, Ko Wen-je and eggs.
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Contrasting statements from contrasting overseas trips from 2023-03-31T02:40:42
We talk a head of state in the US and a former head state in China, a rogue baboon making the headlines and more.
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A former head of state is set to cross the strait from 2023-03-24T01:56:07
We talk former President Ma Ying-jeou traveling to China, the KMT's 2024 election presidential nomination process and more.
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Honduras talks China ties from 2023-03-17T02:54:30
We talk diplomatic relations, presidential primary chatter, dismissing concerns of power shortages and more.
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A US trip and an OCG party from 2023-03-10T02:51:42
We talk a moved meeting, talk of the FSM switching diplomatic ties to Taiwan, a DPP by-election victory and a high-profile mob banquet.
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A commemoration day rumpus from 2023-03-03T02:07:19
We talk 228 memorial events, the nationwide egg shortage, 'misadvertised' sports events and more.
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On the QT, and very hush-hush from 2023-02-24T02:16:31
We talk a closed door security meeting in Washington D.C. and some 'secret' meetings in Taipei, a special bill for post-coronavirus pandemic economic recovery and more.
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A China balloon, a China visit and a DMZ from 2023-02-10T03:15:36
We talk concerns and questions in Taiwan over Chinese spy balloons, calls for Kinmen to be declared a demilitarized zone, the Central Epidemic Command Center set to ease its indoor face mask mandat...
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A mild reshuffle and questions over a possible visit from 2023-02-03T02:32:20
We talk a new Cabinet, a new telephone conversation, a new pro-basketball player and more.
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Exercises, spying and visits from 2023-01-13T03:09:45
We talk Beijing's latest military drills near Taiwan, visits by foreign delegations and more.
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Tax surplus payments for the people from 2023-01-06T02:31
We talk New Year's Day political pledges and statements, China coronavirus outbreak concerns, the citizen judge system and more.
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2022 in review from 2022-12-30T02:25:48
We talk the top and bottom of the news from Taiwan in 2022
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Scrutinizing TikTok from 2022-12-23T02:54:22
We talk a week of TikTok talk, a pending Taipei by-election, a partial Tourism Bureau budget freeze and more.
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China bans and Santa hats from 2022-12-16T02:18:16
We talk exports to China facing more problems; calls for the resumption of direct ferry links to China from Kinmen and Matsu, Santa hats causing a commotion and more.
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An ABFAB new fab from 2022-12-09T03:10:52
We talk TSMC's new plant in the US, warnings about Taiwan being used as scapegoat if protests in China continue, plans to prohibit people with certain criminal convictions from running for office a...
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Dissecting the election outcome from 2022-12-02T02:50:47
We talk about what's ahead for the winners and the losers of Taiwan's local elections.
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From Bali to Bangkok from 2022-11-18T03:09:08
We talk Taiwan chatter at the G20, TSMC's founder heading Taiwan's delegation to the APEC Summit amid semiconductor concerns, some of the latest local election news and more.
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Taiwan on the agenda from 2022-11-11T03:18:06
We talk Taiwan to be the topic of Biden-Xi talks, the Taipei mayoral election, a deadly extortion ring and more.
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Popping off to Palau amid warnings from 2022-11-04T02:12:28
We talk concerns that China will poach more allies, the government facing questions over the Medigen coronavirus vaccine, experts from both Taiwan and China agreeing on care for giant panda Tuan Tu...
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Local election debate from 2022-10-27T20:15:37
An ECCT-ICRT hosted local election roundtable special.
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Talk of Taiwan in Beijing from 2022-10-21T02:12:07
We talk Xi Jinping's Taiwan comments, local election news and more.
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A national day and a reopening day from 2022-10-14T02:51:22
We talk this week's National Day, the reopening of Taiwan's borders to quarantine free arrivals, some local latest election news and more.
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Foreseeing an address from 2022-10-07T02:46:09
We talk National Day, the lifting of quarantine regulations for arrivals, Taipei mayoral candidates unveiling of their pet policies and more.
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US$1billion! from 2022-09-30T02:44:07
We talk Paraguay's president calling for Taiwan investment, the International Civil Aviation Organization's triennial assembly, new emergency coordination office for wartime and more.
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Talk of US commitment from 2022-09-23T02:22:20
We talk earthquakes, high level talk of the defense of Taiwan, the lifting of border restrictions and more.
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Resolutions in the spotlight from 2022-09-16T02:37:15
We talk UN General Assembly plans, an act in the United States and a resolution in the European Parliament, a survey showing widespread support for the death penalty and more.
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China drones on and on and on .... from 2022-09-02T02:19:55
We talk incursions by Chinese operated UAVs, anger over increases to the minimum wage, a pet squirrel attack on the Taipei metro and more.
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A deadly attack on police officers raises questions from 2022-08-26T03:14:17
We talk fallout from the killing of two police officers; some ire feelings about the KMT vice chairman's China trip and more.
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Not a holiday in Cambodia from 2022-08-19T02:26:32
We talk organized crime gangs and fake jobs, the cancellation of the WorldPride 2025 event due to a dispute over wording and more.
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China flexes its military muscle from 2022-08-12T03:06:56
We talk China's military exercises, a trip to China by the KMT's vice chairman and more.
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Pelosi visits as Beijing rages from 2022-08-05T02:41:32
We talk the visit to Taiwan this week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- from its build-up to the fallout.
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Will she or won't she? from 2022-07-22T04:53:58
We talk questions over a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the European Union's incoming ambassador to China indicating his support for "peaceful cross-strait reunification" and more.
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VP Lai goes to Tokyo from 2022-07-15T02:20:14
We talk Taiwan's honoring of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, the DPP's choosing of it's Taipei mayoral candidate and more.
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Local election news from the south from 2022-07-08T01:44:09
We talk the KMT choosing its Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, the Straits Forum in China, a headline making divorce and more.
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Cheap power for some, but not others from 2022-07-01T02:39:16
We talk controversy over power pricing adjustments, the KMT backtracking on a Taiwan Strait related comment by a ranking member, talk of the negative effects of the government's Bilingual 2030 poli...
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More November election nominees getting the nod from 2022-06-24T02:26:58
We talk the local elections shaping up, questions over the government arrivals numbers, a designation for World Cup tickets and more.
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Exclusive interview with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu from 2022-06-16T22:08:59
We talk trade, defense, diplomatic ties, Ukraine, the foreign ministry's goals and much more with the foreign minister during a conversation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei.
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Meeting old friends from 2022-06-10T01:50:58
We talk Eric Chu's US trip, a vow to annually hike the minimum wage, the taboo topic of legal red light districts and more.
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Big COVID insurance payouts from 2022-06-03T02:20:39
We talk local insurers looking at huge coronavirus claims, an amendment to decriminalize the use of a presidential state affairs fund, a famous bomber jacket and more.
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Another no from the WHO from 2022-05-27T02:35:45
We talk the rejection of a proposal to put Taiwan's observer status on the agenda of this week's meeting of the global heath body, a lot of Taiwan chatter in the United States, the latest coronavir...
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Deadly US shooting hits home in Taiwan from 2022-05-20T02:42
We talk the attack on members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, the latest Coronavirus news and more.
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Unprecedented death rates from 2022-05-13T02:23:26
We talk domestic coronavirus infections continuing to rise, Lee Ming-che's first press conferance since his release from a Chinese prison and more.
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Countable infections from 2022-05-06T03:28:16
We talk the coronavirus latest, a failure to find an agreement on a residency plan for Hong Kong and Macau and more.
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Holiday rail chaos from 2022-04-29T02:36:53
We talk the new '3+4' quarantine policy, the World Health Assembly, anger over a newspaper report and more.
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Another brawl in the LY from 2022-04-22T02:31:03
We talk the latest coronavirus news, a fight in the Legislative Yuan over a proposed bill to acquit a former president of corruption, calls for marijuana decriminalization and more.
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High coronavirus case number possibilities from 2022-04-15T02:04:22
We talk warnings of possible big rises in coronavirus infection rates, Lee Ming-che's return to Taiwan and more.
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A new Taiwan model for coronavirus control from 2022-04-08T02:34:48
We talk revised coronavirus control measures, the sudden postponement of a reported visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Chen Shui-bian facing charges of possibly viol...
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From a messy bill to a bitcoin problem from 2022-04-01T03:08:20
We talk disagreements over the timing of a constitutional referendum, the government's road map to achieve net zero emissions and more.
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A bit of an early morning jolt from 2022-03-25T03:18:28
We talk conscription reform, local government leadership satisfaction and more.
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Taiwan rallies for Ukraine from 2022-03-18T02:35:15
We talk alleged leaked Russian intelligence documents, an event in support of the people of Ukraine, questions over a power outage at the Taoyuan International Airport and more.
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An unfriendly listing from 2022-03-11T02:10:34
We talk questions regarding how China could be using the situation in Ukraine against Taiwan, possible further shortened quarantine periods for arrivals and more.
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Oops!.. It happened again from 2022-03-04T02:41:49
We talk another power outage, some high-level headline making visits by former US officials and more.
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Ukraine Reaction from 2022-02-25T02:31:23
We talk Taiwan's concerns about the Ukraine crisis, a pending visit by a former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, likely disciplinary action against an Olympic speedskater and more.
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Putting Medigen on the map from 2022-02-18T02:22:41
We talk high hopes for the sole local coronavirus vaccine, China's claims about secret Taiwanese independence advocates and more.
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Opening the borders to Fukushima Food from 2022-02-11T02:23:37
We talk an end to the import ban on some Japanese food products, talk of a 'Taiwan Model' for lifting quarantine regulations and more.
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Buying time from 2022-01-28T02:19:08
We talk the continuing aim for zero coronavirus cases, a US transit, criticism over the opening of the Chiang Ching-kuo Cultural Park and more.
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Certification needed from 2022-01-21T01:48:01
We talk digital coronavirus vaccination certificates,Vice president William Lai's first overseas trip, Pingtung's green household electricity and more.
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A missing chairman from 2022-01-14T03:12:26
We talk the KMT chairman facing flak, President Tsai Ing-wen getting an invitation to attend the inauguration of Honduras' president-elect, a new drunk driving bill and more.
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An unwelcome return of coronavirus concerns from 2022-01-07T02:37:53
We talk a new domestic coronavirus cases, a by-election, a recall and a big mess.
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Disregard for legislative procedures from 2021-12-24T02:32:56
We talk a budget spat, this past weekend's referendums, a possible showdown over the import of some Japanese food products and more.
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A sudden departure from 2021-12-10T02:50:26
We talk Nicaragua, a democracy summit, a worrying locally transmitted coronavirus infection and more.
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A timely boost from 2021-12-03T02:50:03
We talk coronavirus vaccine booster shots, lingering questions over Honduras, the pending reopening of the KMT's office in Washington D.C. and more.
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Social disorder from 2021-11-26T03:11:18
We talk the December 18 referendums from a Kaohsiung perspective, public security issues, participation in Interpol and more.
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Taiwanese representation in Europe from 2021-11-19T02:16:38
We talk Taiwan being a topic of discussion during a virtual meeting, foreign migrant workers from Indonesia now allowed to return, the opening of a representative office in Lithuania and more.
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Shhhh, we're not here from 2021-11-12T02:41:31
We talk an 'undisclosed' visit by a US congressional delegation, China's 'gray zone' threats to Taiwan, the first referendum debate and more.
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Yes or no, that is the question from 2021-11-05T02:37:54
We talk referendum road trips, a push for Taiwan's inclusion in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a local ordinance to ban e-cigarettes and more.
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Taiwan chatter in Washington from 2021-10-29T02:44:11
We talk President Tsai Ing-wen's CNN interview, talk of a return to home coronavirus quarantine; a "specific trade concerns" matter slated for debate at the WTO and more.
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Border restrictions from 2021-10-22T02:21:53
We talk a Taichung recall, the European Union seeking to expand ties with Taiwan, controversy over Deepfake porn videos and more.
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An October 10 address from 2021-10-15T02:57:26
We talk Double Ten day events and comments, the latest on the planned Datan liquid natural gas terminal and more.
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Concerns about provocations from 2021-10-08T02:31:13
We talk China's stepped-up show of strength in Taiwan's ADIZ, the latest coronavirus related news and more.
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Customized labels and vaccine overdoses from 2021-10-01T02:36:52
We talk undiluted coronavirus vaccine doses, ire feelings in the legislature, support for a hike in the minimum wage and more.
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Coverage rates and trade hopes from 2021-09-24T02:18:27
We talk a vaccine grilling, an application to join the CPTPP, China's banning of more fruit imports from Taiwan and more.
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Vaccine shortage concerns from 2021-09-17T02:19:59
We talk the latest coronavirus vaccine situation, reports the name of Taiwan's representative office in Washington D.C. could be changed, Taiwan's first nacelle assembly plant and more.
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A possible merger from 2021-09-10T01:56:26
We talk Delta variant concerns, but no plans to raise the coronavirus alert, chatter Tegucigalpa could sever ties with Taiwan, a proposal to create a "Greater Hsinchu" special municipality and more.
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Bringing Taiwan to the world online from 2021-09-03T02:48:22
We talk eased coronavirus level 2 alert restrictions for some, comments concerning following Singapore's coronavirus method, the launch of a new government-funded English-language content platform ...
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The smuggled cat strut from 2021-08-27T02:17:48
We talk the Medigen vaccine rollout, controversy over a military memorial ceremony, contraband felines from China and more.
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Taiwanistan? from 2021-08-20T03:07:04
We talk claims the US could abandon Taiwan, a request for emergency use authorization denied, the completion of registrations for the KMT leadership election and more.
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Big trouble over little Lithuania from 2021-08-13T02:42:30
We talk an extended alert with some changes, a date for the Medigen jab rollout, the KMT leadership election and more.
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Vaccine issues and Olympic problems from 2021-08-06T02:44:22
We talk more issues related to a local coronavirus vaccine and Taiwan at the Tokyo Olympics.
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A presidential nod for a local jab from 2021-07-30T02:11:16
We talk the a lowered alert, an possible August rollout for a domestic coronavirus vaccine and more.
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An EUA, a lawsuit and an apology from 2021-07-23T03:07:17
We talk more businesses to reopen, Medigen getting emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine, economy class and more.
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A super shot of vaccine news from 2021-07-16T02:42:22
We talk vaccine purchases, more vaccine deliveries, vaccine coverage concerns and more.
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Golf but no swimming from 2021-07-09T03:07:53
We talk the easing of some level 3 coronavirus alert regulations, vaccine coverage, vaccine priority and more.
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Dine-in services could return from 2021-07-02T02:31:25
We talk the latest on the coronavirus variant cluster in Pingtung, chatter of a return to dine-in services, the end of a controversial stay-at-home order for migrant workers and more.
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Vaccine begging from 2021-06-25T02:41:56
We talk allegations of begging for vaccines, stepped up quarantine requirements and more.
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Questions over an alert level and testing from 2021-06-18T02:34:37
We talk chatter of a level 2.5 coronavirus alert, the coronavirus vaccines latest, testing and more.
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A 'discriminatory' stay-at-home order from 2021-06-11T03:26:52
We talk the latest on the coronavirus situation and issues surrounding migrant workers and priority vaccinations lists.
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A southern take on the coronavirus situation from 2021-06-04T02:30:37
We talk the latest on the coronavirus outbreak from a southern perspective.
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From extended alerts to falling out of a top 10 from 2021-05-28T03:14:56
We talk the latest on the coronavirus situation here in Taiwan.
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Heightened coronavirus concerns from 2021-05-21T02:40:16
We talk that latest coronavirus news and more.
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A Taiwan vaccine on the way from 2021-05-14T02:49:53
We talk a pending MIT coronavirus vaccine, it surprising nobody that Taiwan wasn't invited to the WHA, weeding out the mob from political parties and more.
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One man and a dinghy from 2021-05-07T03:18:46
We talk calls for Taiwan's WHA participation, the latest coronavirus vaccine news, life under the water shortage and more.
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New transportation leadership from 2021-04-23T03:30:11
We talk a new transport minister, another Taiwan draft bill in the US, the KMT's referendum promotion campaign and more.
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A visit, a possible visit and lower than expected departures from 2021-04-16T02:54:11
We talk an unannounced visit by a US delegation, a Taiwan pineapple loving former US Secretary of State, a too soft" response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and more.
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Calls for railway reform from 2021-04-09T02:49:03
We talk that latest news about the Hualien train crash, the expansion of the government's coronavirus inoculation program, bearing BB guns to deter marauding macaques and more.
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A quick jab from 2021-03-26T03:01:30
We talk the coronavirus vaccine rollout, Chinese 'vaccine diplomacy' targeting one of Taiwan's diplomatic allies, talk of adding Taiwan to America's 'NATO Plus' group of states and more.
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A travel bubble confirmed from 2021-03-19T02:34:45
We talk supervised holidays in Palau, a coronavirus vaccine rollout timeframe, the delivery of a controversial referendum and more.
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China threats and US support from 2021-03-12T02:53:42
We talk concern of a China threats to Taiwan manifesting within the next six years, a Taiwan-Palau travel bubble, worsening water woes and more.
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An import and banned export from 2021-03-05T02:32:15
We talk coronavirus vaccine arrivals, pushing for 'freedom pineapples,' a petition to protect algae reefs and more.
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A poetic cross-strait back and forth from 2021-02-26T02:43:58
We talk a newly appointed head of the Mainland Affairs Council, tightened water restrictions, controversy surrounding a 228 memorial event and more.
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From the coronavirus to invasive species from 2021-02-19T02:55:40
We talk issues surrounding the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine purchase, Constitutional amendments, a KMT chairman making a Time magazine List and more.
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A sudden U-turn in South America from 2021-02-05T02:26:45
We talk on and then off in Guyana, the possible arrival soon of coronavirus vaccines, the return to politics of a prominent media personality and more.
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Words of support from 2021-01-29T03:15:18
We talk a "rock-solid commitment," general budget cuts, Taiwan-made satellites blasting into orbit and more.
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Total recall from 2021-01-22T02:55:28
We talk heightened coronavirus concerns, targeted recall campaigns, controversy over a Supreme Court ruling and more.
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A lot of plans from 2021-01-15T02:57:47
We talk the removing of restrictions on contact between US and Taiwan officials, a planned visit that didn't happen, the KMT's plans to re-establish a presence in the US, lofty development plans fo...
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A riot response, coronavirus and ractopamine from 2021-01-08T03:42:51
We talk the Washington D.C. riots and Taiwan, coronavirus issues, pork matters, a former president taking to the airwaves and more.
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The year that was in review from 2020-12-25T03:08:15
We talk the top stories from and about Taiwan in 2020.
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A quantum leap from 2020-12-18T02:40:21
We talk indigenous arms, a digital communications act, the island's next 'tech miracle,' the national anthem and more.
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A fine too small? from 2020-12-11T02:42:02
We talk questions over coronavirus quarantine violation fines, human rights issues, concerns about property market speculation and more.
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Noise annoys from 2020-12-04T03:09:39
We talk crude oil from Chad, a China-produced talk show from Taiwan, a new passport and more.
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An arrival, a no show and inflatable pigs from 2020-11-27T03:19:17
We talk a hush-hush secret visit, a focus on ractopamine at the autumn struggle protest, suspended MRT trial runs and more.
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A controversial broadcast ruling from 2020-11-20T03:14:16
We talk the possible end of a cable news channel, economic talks, trade pacts and stubborn independence advocates.
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A Biden White House and Taiwan from 2020-11-13T03:33:24
We talk US-Taiwan ties under Joe Biden, the resumed World Health Assembly, coronavirus vaccines, and more.
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Taiwan's take on the US election from 2020-11-06T02:40:22
We talk how Taiwan viewed America's election, a meeting of senior national security officials, a lawsuit aimed at stopping planned electronic ID cards and more.
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A controversial NCC meeting from 2020-10-30T02:50:59
We talk CTi TV's broadcast license review, a warning to local governments in regards their ractopamine bans, a dark bookstore and more.
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ICRT Asia-Pacific Youth Association US election roundtable special from 2020-10-29T22:15:20
Recorded at the National Taiwan University's GIS Convention Center, and jointly organized by the Asia-Pacific Youth Association and ICRT, this special show features regular ICRT commentator Ross Fe...
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A fight over a 'false national flag' in Fiji from 2020-10-23T02:42:41
We talk how a birthday cake caused a commotion, allegations of espionage, a planned speedy train line to Yilan and more.
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Cross-strait shenanigans from 2020-10-16T02:23:14
We talk some big arms deals, some seemingly forced confessions, a name issue, a plastic packaging problem and more.
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Addressing unwanted incursions from 2020-09-25T03:13:29
We talk protection of Taiwan's airspace, support for the island's inclusion in United Nations affiliated organizations, a new food safety referendum and more.
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High hopes for Taiwan-US ties from 2020-09-18T03:22:28
We talk another high level visit and and equally high level luncheon, a sudden no-go for the KMT, ruffled cross-strait feathers, talk of banning motorcycles and scooters from sidewalks and more.
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Not "Made in Taiwan" from 2020-09-11T03:09:13
We talk dodgy face masks, US-Taiwan trade, a KMT delegation heading to China to attend a forum, local government leadership ratings and more.
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A porky problem from 2020-09-04T03:23:59
We talk plans to lift the US pork product import ban, Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil's visit, a new passport cover design and more.
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A back and forth about cross-strait ties from 2020-08-28T02:53:24
We talk a near week-long verbal war of words, a visit by some Czech friends, a coronavirus antibody test report and more.
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Controversial coronavirus testing from 2020-08-21T03:24:19
We talk the results of the Kaohsiung mayoral by-election, the significance of the use of the word Taiwan, action against Chinese over-the-top service providers and more.
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A 'breakthrough' visit? from 2020-08-14T04:04:43
We talk Alex Azar's trip to Taiwan, tomorrow's Kaohsiung mayoral by-election, a delay in e-IDs and more.
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A cross-party bribery scandal from 2020-08-07T03:11:20
We talk alleged kickbacks to lawmakers, a special visitor from Washington, the first TPP party congress, dangerous heavy metals and more.
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Remembering a former head of state from 2020-07-31T03:36:22
We talk the death of former president Lee Teng-hui, fresh coronavirus concerns, a soaring stock market, trend setting octogenarian laundry owners and more.
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Citizen judges get the nod from 2020-07-24T02:44:24
We talk a "joint trial, joint verdict" mechanism, a national party congress, a motion for a sister city agreement and more.
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From bombs to balls from 2020-07-17T02:50:58
We talk stimulus vouchers, a military exercise, an "unacceptable" omission of the ROC flag, baseball and more.
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Mulling counter measures from 2020-07-10T03:20:20
We talk response measures for a security law, Control and Examination Yuan nominee reviews, talk of a visit by the Dalai Lama and more.
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Regrets and concerns over Hong Kong from 2020-07-03T03:14:59
We talk reactions to Beijing's national security law for Hong Kong, the expulsion of two Chinese journalists, a newborn giant panda and more.
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From open borders to closed door comments from 2020-06-19T07:08:03
We talk the latest coronavirus news, allegations Donald Trump was 'dyspeptic about Taiwan,' fresh pork product exports and more.
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A mayor recalled from 2020-06-19T07:05:28
We talk the outcome of Kaohsiung's recall vote, Czech government officials plans to visit Taiwan, the Diaoyutais and more.
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Make or break time for the Kaohsiung mayor from 2020-06-11T12:08:31
We talk a recall vote, triple stimulus vouchers, immigration issues and more.
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Relaxing the virus guidelines from 2020-06-01T09:04:31
We talk confirmation of the pending relaxation of some coronavirus guidelines, plans to grant asylum to Hong Kong citizens and more.
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A scaled-down virus prevention inauguration from 2020-05-22T03:18:34
We talk President Tsai Ing-wen's inaugural address, a new Cabinet, an apology by Han Kuo-yu and more.
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From coronavirus to cricket from 2020-05-15T03:13:28
We talk coronavirus, 'epidemic prevention tours,' a new ambassador to Paraguay, support for higher electricity rates and more.
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High ranking US calls for Taiwan's WHA invitation from 2020-05-08T02:44:54
We talk coronavirus, a recall, laws regarding mentally ill offenders, fans now being allowed to attend baseball games and more.
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A cluster infection from the high seas from 2020-04-24T02:31:59
We talk the Panshsih incident, coronavirus and the tech sector, a proposal for a bubble tea passport cover design and more.
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Mandatory testing and cash payments from 2020-04-17T03:10:22
We talk the latest coronavirus news, the economics of the outbreak, calls for a more Taiwanese China Airlines and more.
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Over crowding concerns from 2020-04-10T02:26:19
We talk coronavirus, cries of foul over a recall petition, calls to amend the Assembly and Parade Act and a new baseball season.
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Virus, Coal, Hong Kongers in ROC Military, Dancer Passes Away from 2020-03-27T04:42:43
On Taiwan This Week we discuss the lastest virus developments, battles over coal pollution in Taichung, a proposal for Hong Kong residents to serve in Taiwan's military and the death of dancer Sere...
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Three steps to assisting the government's coronavirus response from 2020-03-20T02:57:53
We talk the latest news on the war against the coronavirus, a high level KMT chinwag and more.
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Working toward faster coronavirus screening from 2020-03-13T02:35:58
We talk the latest coronavirus news, a new KMT leader, government rules to restrict media reports about suicides and more.
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TAIPEI Act passes House vote from 2020-03-06T03:19:19
We talk the latest coronavirus news, a new bill concerning US-Taiwan ties, a new leader for the KMT and more.
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Coronavirus views from the center and south from 2020-02-21T02:39:30
We talk the latest coronavirus news, calls to lower the voting age, a domestically built civilian rocket and more.
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A Coronavirus Impact Plan from 2020-02-14T03:16:39
We talk the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the domestic economy, the WHO and more.
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A ban on Chinese visitors and complaints to the WHO from 2020-02-07T02:53:17
We talk the latest coronavirus news, William Lai's US trip, the KMT's leadership election and more.
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2019 novel coronavirus concerns from 2020-01-31T02:48:45
We talk how the new coronavirus is affecting Taiwan, UN membership and Taiwan, Brexit and Taiwan and more.
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Dissecting the election and its aftermath from 2020-01-17T03:12:42
We talk what happened and what could happen next following last Saturday's elections.
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The election in the international media from 2020-01-10T03:14:44
We talk how the foreign press has been covering the election, concern over a new disease in China and more.
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An anti-infiltration bill and media angst from 2020-01-03T03:24:55
We talk the crash of a Black Hawk helicopter, angry talk about an anti-infiltration bill and fake news.
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Looking back at the year that was from 2019-12-27T03:17:11
We talk our top stories from here in Taiwan for 2019.
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2020 Hopefuls Agree to Disagree from 2019-12-20T02:48:43
We talk the first televised presidential policy presentation, tourism as an economic driver, the first person in the world to flirt with a president and more.
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Illegal immigration and a pivotal illegal protest from 2019-12-13T03:14:47
We talk Chinese officials entering Taiwan illegally, one airline comes and another goes, a couple of pieces of new legislation and more.
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Big data, fake news and real rainbows from 2019-12-06T02:56:03
We talk the latest election news, insurance for food couriers and more.
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Allegations of spying, infiltration and a lack of sense of humor from 2019-11-29T02:48:48
We talk a spying investigation into two Chinese executives, a proposed "Anti-Infiltration Act," childcare policies and more.
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Tunghai 2020 election roundtable special part 2 from 2019-11-22T03:18:57
A Taiwan this Week election special recorded at the Tunghai University in Taichung part 2.
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Tunghai 2020 election roundtable special part 1 from 2019-11-22T03:16:34
A Taiwan this Week election special recorded at the Tunghai University in Taichung part 1.
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A show packed with election news from 2019-11-15T03:12:28
Shelley Rigger shares her opinions about January's election and we talk the latest election news -- in a week packed with it.
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23 measures, a VP candidate and facial recognition from 2019-11-08T03:07:29
We talk China's "26 measures," Youtubers planning to bring unstoppable joy to Taiwan's political scene, Taiwan making a killing on the US-China trade war and more.
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Presidential Politics Goes "Fair and Slightly Plump" from 2019-11-01T03:28:46
This week guest host Ross Feingold and guests Dimitri Bruyas and Donovan Smith discuss Han Kuo-yu's "fair skin and plump" accusation, Chan Tong-kai and more.
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A cross-border murder case from 2019-10-25T03:08:03
We talk Chan Tong-kai, Han Kuo-yu, regulating the food delivery sector and more all wrapped-up in polluting plastic packaging.
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ICRT-ECCT 2020 presidential election special from 2019-10-18T02:39:15
This week's show was recorded at the ICRT-ECCT 2020 presidential election roundtable event in Taipei.
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Caught on camera from 2019-10-04T03:15:24
We talk the collapse of the Nanfang'ao Bridge, differing opinions about the Hong Kong protests on Taiwan campuses, an end to the Uber saga and more.
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More election chatter from 2019-09-27T02:52:40
We talk the PFP's possible election moves, mob violence in Kaohsiung, an advanced jet trainer and bad news for Tainan due to global warming.
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Taiwan loses the Solomon Islands but gets a lucky cap from 2019-09-20T03:11:55
We talk the lose of another ally, two election no-runs, United Nations time once again and a temple hat.
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Hong Kong protest leaders in town from 2019-09-06T03:12:07
We talk a visit by Joshua Wong, the spirit of former President Chiang Ching-kuo, calls for greater recognition of military service and more.
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A possible 2020 KMT split to pet food from 2019-08-30T02:45:07
We talk Terry Gou "seriously considering the possibility" of a 2020 bid, complaints about soaring house prices, a petition calling on the US government to purchase Taiwan and more.
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Taiwan's brand new Air Force is about to take off from 2019-08-23T03:10
We talk approval of an F-16 sale, claims Taiwan is orchestrating the Hong Kong protests, the island's first commercially operational wind farm and more.
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Gou, Wang, and Ko Meet Amid Candidacy Speculation from 2019-08-16T03:27:51
We discuss potential presidential candidates, the potential demise of the NPP, Taiwan's defense technology exhibition, and more.
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A ban on independent Chinese travelers from 2019-08-02T02:50:56
We talk a ban on some Chinese tourists, the latest election news, a new political party, a call for an end to the KMT's use of the the term "1992 consensus" and more.
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Smuggled smokes from 2019-07-26T02:39:37
We talk a cigarette smuggling scandal, flooding in Kaohsiung and an absent mayor, the lose of hosting rights for another international sporting event and more.
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Han gets KMT nod for 2020 from 2019-07-19T02:49:58
We talk a local media outlets editorial lines coming from Beijing, protests, a party and a speech in new York, a charge free face slap and more.
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Who will it be for the KMT? from 2019-07-12T02:31:32
We talk the KMT's 2020 primary latest, an arms sale, claims the president is attempting to change the island's name and more.
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A KMT primary ready to poll from 2019-07-05T03:16:44
We talk the latest 2020 election news, a state visit to the Caribbean, a twin city forum and more.
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Nearly no more single-use plastic straws from 2019-06-28T02:22:08
We talk the KMT's presidential primary, an anti-pro-China media rally, Taiwan's removal from an EU watch list and more.
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Revised referendum law faces questions from 2019-06-21T03:26:24
We talk no referendums for a couple of years, an alleged ban on US officials visiting Taiwan, increased penalties for spying and more.
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A first presidential candidate from 2019-06-14T02:13:39
We talk the DPP's 2020 candidate, Hong Kong's extradition law, another deadly Aloha bus crash, some tabloid tittle-tattle and more.
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A primary decided from 2019-05-31T02:21:33
We talk the end of the DPP's primary dispute, a scuffle in the legislature, Taiwan-US matters and an interesting night out.
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Taiwan marks the first day of legalized same-sex marriage from 2019-05-24T03:07:35
We talk same-sex marriage, the DPP\'s festering primary dilemma, it being World Health Assembly time once again and defense issues.
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Finally a primary process from 2019-05-17T02:56:26
We talk the latest presidential election news, Beijing\'s using the island\'s media to promote its unification agenda and more.
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Party primary \"chaos\" and \"cryptic\" cross-talk from 2019-05-03T03:07:31
We talk the 2020 latest, a lawsuit against a state-owned behemoth, electric bicycles and more.
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The door opens for Han Kuo-yu from 2019-04-26T02:35:59
We talk the latest KMT 2020 news, another warning for Uber, concern about ties with the Solomon Islands and more.
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Taiwan Relations Act 40th Anniversary Special Part Two from 2019-04-18T21:14:12
\"Taiwan Relations Act at 40: Where We\'ve Been, and What\'s Next?\" Panel Discussion B: \"TRA - New Opportunities.\"
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Taiwan Relations Act 40th Anniversary Special Part One from 2019-04-18T21:11:46
\"Taiwan Relations Act at 40: Where We\'ve Been, and What\'s Next?\" Panel Discussion A: \"TRA - Foundation for Progress.\"
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A primary postponed from 2019-04-12T03:14:36
We talk the DPP 2020 presidential nominations, 40 years of the TRA, more pollution concerns at the Taichung Power Plant and more.
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Han, Tsai and DUI from 2019-03-29T02:54:40
We talk a controversial China trip, a far less controversial state visit, new drunk driving laws, Uber and more.
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Primary registrations from 2019-03-22T03:15:38
We talk the 2020 primaries, the latest \"fake news\" news, globe trotting mayors, a big Airbus deal and more.
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Countering China\'s \"one country, two systems\" formula. from 2019-03-15T03:12:21
We talk Pacific allies, a focus on Tibet and the Dalai Lama, public nuisance orders, religious freedom and more.
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A bill, a primary, security talks and cheaper smokes from 2019-03-08T02:27:47
We talk a same-sex marriage draft bill moving to a second reading, the KMT\'s 2020 campaign, a proposal for security talks with Japan and more.
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Big announcements from 2019-02-22T03:19:51
We talk a re-election bid, a same-sex marriage bill, a cross-strait peace accord and more.
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Strike or flight from 2019-02-15T02:50:27
We talk a pilots strike, warnings to Taiwan from the US, bans on visits to China and more.
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Ending the Year of the Dog with a whole heap of politics from 2019-02-01T02:38:41
We discus the DPP, the KMT, the NPP and a couple of high profile city mayors.
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A slap in the face from 2019-01-25T03:10:21
We discus an assault on a minister, Chinese asylum seekers, Germany-Taiwan ties and more.
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Repackaging the old as the new from 2019-01-18T03:12:26
We talk a \'new\' Cabinet, an impeachment, heightened concerns about child abuse and more.
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Comings and goings from 2019-01-11T03:18:02
We talk the end of the Lai Cabinet, a new DPP chair, surplus tax revenues and plans to boost domestic demand and an end to the Kuan Chung-ming saga.
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Cross-strait principles from 2019-01-04T03:11:35
We talk cross strait differences, chat with Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu and discuss other news from here in Taiwan this week.
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Taiwan year in review from 2018-12-28T02:25:05
We talk about some of the top stories from and about Taiwan in 2018.
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Protecting the braised pork from 2018-12-21T02:25:30
We talk concerns about African swine fever, the possible end to an honor guard, a online rumor case verdict and more.
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A local baker in a cross-strait bun from 2018-12-14T02:46:25
We talk a baked cross-strait issue, a cross-strait forum, meetings with mayors, Huawei tech and more
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From the English language to a yogurt heist from 2018-12-07T02:53:27
We talk blueprints for a bilingual Taiwan, DPP soul searching and new chairperson, a whoops moment for the continued use of nuclear power and more.
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Post election chitchat from 2018-11-30T02:09:45
We talk fallout from the local elections and the national referendums.
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The final push from 2018-11-23T03:19:05
We talk the election campaigns, China meddling, local media meddling and make some ballot predictions.
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A debate about debates from 2018-11-16T03:13:33
We talk the latest local election news as the candidates debate their policy platforms.
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Taiwan's major news stories for the week ending November 9th. from 2018-11-09T02:47:58
In this episode of Taiwan This Week, we discuss the US mid-term elections impact on Taiwan, the latest in the local elections, positive economic data, another "status quo" poll, and the upcoming AP...
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Election special for Taichung and Kaohsiung from 2018-11-02T03:50:06
A second election special show recorded live at a joint ECCT-ICRT roundtable luncheon held in Taichung.
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Local election special from 2018-10-26T03:27:19
A special show recorded live at a joint ECCT-ICRT roundtable luncheon in Taipei.
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A hodgepodge of local election news from 2018-10-19T02:41:11
We talk local elections, a failed Interpol meeting bid, a failed Pope invite and a PRC flag atop Jade Mountain.
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National Day and a quiet Guinness world record from 2018-10-12T02:48:21
We talk this year\'s Double Ten Day events, yet more environmental controversy and a stalled resignation, a possibly name changing ballot and more.
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Forged signatures, organ harvesting and a sex party from 2018-10-05T02:27:59
We talk possible criminal charges for a referendum proposal, Morris Chang heading to APEC as Taiwan\'s representative, political asylum seekers and more.
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And the shrine it came a tumbling down from 2018-09-28T02:26:57
We talk the demolition of a temple to China\'s Communist Party, a new arms sale, a UN rally and more.
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A problem of fake news from 2018-09-21T03:14:06
We talk fake news concerns, Vatican ties, an insulting hair salon and more.
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A kick that caused a rumpus from 2018-09-14T03:13:44
We talk a comfort women statue kicking incident, US plans for allies that drop Taiwan, a headline making resignation and more.
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An execution and a hero\'s welcome from 2018-09-07T03:29:01
We talk the death penalty, the Asian Games, a former head of state, plans to sue Norway and more.
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From the UN to trash from 2018-08-31T03:10:38
We talk the annual UN routine, referendum submissions, China\'s new residence permit, Uber and more.
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El Salvador runs to Beijing from 2018-08-24T03:12:57
We talk the lose of another diplomatic buddy, a trip to NASA, local election news, drones and edible puppies.
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Cafe visit causes cross-strait spat from 2018-08-17T03:34:01
We talk US transit for President Tsai Ing-wen, a statue for International Comfort Women Day, Kinmen and more.
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Winnie the Pooh and a tweet from 2018-08-10T03:10:01
We talk a humorous tweet, a pro-unification party\'s mob connections, indigenous weapons development and more.
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Beijing bellyaches over US transit, again from 2018-08-03T03:37:52
We talk a presidential overseas trip, Chinese tap water, a pending strike by pilots, pro-nuclear power referendums and more.
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Sports woes and airline pain from 2018-07-27T03:07:32
We talk East Asian Youth Games controversy, a US defense bill with Taiwan provisions, Taiwan\'s designation on airline websites, local election news and more.
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From a party debate to illegal logging from 2018-07-20T07:13:54
We talk the DPP party congress, comments by new ministers sparking some ire feelings, mountain rats, anti-money laundering laws and more.
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From an indictment to a higher peak from 2018-07-13T03:32:11
We talk another indictment for a former president, a typhoon day closure mess, a cabinet reshuffle, Chinese cyber attack concerns and more.
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From an impeachment to the marines from 2018-07-06T03:25:21
We talk an impeachment, calls for a big cross-strait meeting, US embassy security, an incumbent mayor, personal data and a rat panic.
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Major Taiwan news stories in the first half of 2018. from 2018-06-29T04:28:23
We talk about the year to date in domestic politics, foreign relations, China relations, economy and society.
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Questions over designation litigation from 2018-06-22T03:19:23
We talk proposals for legal action to stop airlines from changing Taiwan\'s designation, Taiwan provisions in a US defense bill, calls for and independence referendum and more.
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Big news for Taiwan-US ties from 2018-06-15T03:23:18
We talk a new AIT office, what the Trump-Kim summit means for Taiwan, calls for a crackdown on Airbnb and more.
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Taiwan, the US and China from 2018-06-08T03:25:59
We talk plenty of Taiwan-US issues, Tiananmen Square, future plans for a famous statue of CKS, assisted suicide and the end of an era for TSMC.
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Another minister falls from 2018-06-01T03:19:18
We talk a final decision by the DPP for Taipei, a damning Greenpeace report, summer heat related power supply concerns and more.
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A lot of cross-strait talk from 2018-05-25T03:11:48
We discuss the another diplomatic ally jumping ship, drama at the WHA in Geneva, China\'s global airline edict and more.
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From polls to goals from 2018-05-18T03:12:26
We talk the DPP\'s Taipei mayoral strategy, some low support ratings for the president, a former president\'s legal woes and more.
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Another no go for Taiwan at the WHA from 2018-05-11T03:24:55
We talk energy, illegal fishing practices, tourism caps and some very ugly \"Orwellian nonsense.\"
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There goes another one from 2018-05-04T02:56:55
We talk the Dominican Republic\'s severing of ties with Taiwan, a KMT candidate for the Taipei mayoral race, a Labor Day rally and more.
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Warriors run riot in the street from 2018-04-27T02:53:32
We talk a violent protest, recent polls about China invasion and the island\'s defense, a deadly failure to adhere to labor laws and more.
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Tsai calls on an African ally from 2018-04-20T03:24:34
We discuss a state-visit to Swaziland, Chinese military exercises, controversial same-sex marriage referendum proposals, Taiwan being Asia\'s bastion of free speech and more.
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It\'s getting old from 2018-04-13T03:28:53
We discuss the latest local election news, the dispute surrounding an NTU president-elect, a new Presidential Office secretary-general, military pensions and an aged society.
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A trade war could be swell from 2018-03-30T02:56:14
We discuss \"opportunities\" for Taiwan in a possible trade war, more jet fighter talk, a state visit to Africa, unsightly protest camps and more.
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Warnings and words of support from 2018-03-23T03:17:45
We discuss policies to counter China incentives, little chance of a WHA invite, a mammoth study of the Sunflower Movement and Li Ao.
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From a leader for life to a good food guide from 2018-03-16T02:49:10
We discuss a nuclear reactor restart, the acquittal of the student Sunflower Movement members, the latest on the great toilet paper panic and more.
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China makes offers and threats from 2018-03-09T03:36:45
We talk cross-strait issues, another fishing dispute with Japan, plans to restart a nuclear reactor, the latest local election news and more.
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228 and travel talk from 2018-03-02T03:54:53
We talk 228 Memorials, the Taiwan Travel Act, toilet paper woes, calls for a referendum on Taiwan independence, Taiwan\'s freight rail network and potato chips.
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Beginning with a minor cabinet reshuffle from 2018-02-23T03:19:24
We talk Hualien tourism concerns, the latest local election news, Taichung\'s MRT, the ongoing dispute over a university president\'s appointment and cooking school.
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Earthquake from 2018-02-09T03:36:37
We talk this week\'s deadly earthquake in Hualien, a nuclear reactor, local election controversy and Taiwan\'s Olympic moniker.
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Myriad of cross-strait talk from 2018-02-02T03:53:19
We talk China-Taiwan issues, controversy over the election of a new National Taiwan University president, pollution, English as an official second language and more.
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The president talks while the central bank prepares to lose its long-serving governor from 2018-01-26T05:26:04
We talk a presidential interview, local election news from Kaohsiung, an indictment in the police shooting of a Vietnamese national, the pending retirement of the head of the central bank and more.
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Irrigation, taxes and a government watchdog from 2018-01-19T02:34:56
We talk taxes, changes to a major farming organization, another mega fine for Mega Bank, retaliation over China air routes and more.
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New labor laws become law, again from 2018-01-12T03:09:24
We talk labor laws, China flight routes, a couple of US-Taiwan bills, illegal factories and more.
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Passports, flags and pay hikes from 2018-01-05T03:08:40
We talk the e-passport fiasco, the latest on the New Party-China ties investigation, an expanded plastic bag ban and more.
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A look back at the year that was from 2017-12-29T03:08:32
We talk about some of the stories that stuck around here in Taiwan in 2017.
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From Beijing with love from 2017-12-22T03:22
We talk telecom fraud sentences in China, allegations of \"green terror\" by pro-unificationists, Chinese encirclement operations, political donations and more.
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Spaced out on referendums from 2017-12-15T02:30:35
We talk referendum laws, a US defense bill, air pollution, a recall vote and more.
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Amendments, bills and a rainbow from 2017-12-08T03:07:27
We talk about transitional justice, mining laws, illegal structures, foreign direct investment and a long lasting rainbow.
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Lee Ming-che sentence and lots of pollution from 2017-12-01T03:20:14
We talk about the verdict in the Lee Ming-che case, trade talks with the US, air pollution, free public transport and baseball.
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The latest on a shipbuilding scandal to modern dance from 2017-11-24T03:16:48
We discuss rowdy legislative committee meetings, southbound policy news, a petition calling for the introduction of flogging and yearly bonuses.
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A scandal rocking the Presidential Office's boat from 2017-11-17T03:07:36
The latest in the Ching Fu scandal, denial of entry to UN climate change talks, a busy APEC summit, concerns about cyber attacks and more.
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All eyes on Trump's China visit from 2017-11-10T03:13:58
We talk Trump's China meeting, same-sex marriage, a busy week for Premier William Lai, laws governing desecration of the ROC flag and more.
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Amendments to amendments from 2017-11-03T03:17:43
More amendments to the Labor Standards Act, an overseas trip, warnings about joining China's Communist Party and a question of blood.
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Time for Presidential Travels from 2017-10-27T05:06:23
This week we discuss presidential travel as President Tsai's departs for an overseas trip shortly before a US-China presidential summit, money laundering Taiwan bank's New York operation, why a min...
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A congress, a conference and some controversy from 2017-10-20T03:16:41
We discuss comments by China's Xi Jin-ping about Taiwan, foreign white-collar workers, Catalonia's referendum and more.
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A National Day and some sticky issues from 2017-10-13T03:21:33
We discuss National Day events, renewed talk of moving the seat of government, proposed legislation to oversee the use of cryptocurrency and more.
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Cross-strait issues take over from 2017-10-06T03:25:17
We discuss Beijing's plans for an invasion of Taiwan, a new model for cross-strait ties, Morris Chang's retirement and more.
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Mob rule at a cross-strait music festival from 2017-09-29T03:09:22
We discuss violence at a music festival, controversial comments by the premier, allies speaking for Taiwan at the United Nations and more.
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A Kaohsiung-heavy episode from 2017-09-22T06:18:14
We discuss a couple of issues set to come-up at the DPP party congress, the return of Uber to Taiwan, ongoing controversy over a police shooting and more.
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Public sector pay rise plans from 2017-09-15T03:23:11
We discuss a public sector wage hike, the new premier's first week in office, Lee Ming-che's brief appearance in a Chinese court, some good news for Taiwan's tennis scene and more.
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From the local leagues to the premiership from 2017-09-08T03:15:11
This week we discuss the appointment of a new premier, a pending trial for Lee Ming-zhe, further moves to curb the use of plastic bags and more.
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Closing the Universiade from 2017-09-01T04:53:06
This week we discuss the end of a successful Summer Universiade, the possibility that the government will backtrack on a nuclear free homeland, visa free access to Thailand, a larger foreign affair...
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An unsporting protest in Taipei from 2017-08-25T03:09:43
This week we discuss violent scenes at the Universiade opening ceremony, a new look KMT, more tainted food and firefighters who want nothing to do with snakes.
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Power Outage Welcomes the Universiade from 2017-08-18T04:15:55
This week we discuss the island-wide blackout, the opening of the Summer Universiade, how a US probe into China¡¦s trade policies might impact Taiwan firms, the end of the MTAC, the KMT leadership ...
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Red light woes from 2017-08-11T03:20:12
This week we discuss power supply, the South China Sea, judicial reform,'Chinese Taipei' and a cross-strait conspiracy concerning a former president.
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Typhoon holiday blues from 2017-08-04T03:14:10
We discuss controversy over typhoon holiday calls, China's plans for a new Taiwan passport, Taichung's new status, some ups and downs for the island's economy and a comic-book-like mini driverless ...
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From trade talks to a serious look at a bank's banana giveaway from 2017-07-28T02:54:46
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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Ugly scenes in the LY from 2017-07-21T03:12:41
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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A state visit and calls for an end to all Taiwan naming references to China. from 2017-07-14T03:32
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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Infrastructure, Defense, Wind, Heat Leave and More... from 2017-07-07T03:12:28
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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Arms, Pension Reform and Bad Ratings from 2017-06-30T03:33:06
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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Cross-strait Forums in Focus from 2017-06-23T02:53:32
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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Panama Says Bye-bye from 2017-06-16T07:07:12
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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At Least It's Not Drought from 2017-06-09T07:19:21
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, pre...
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The Last Mile from 2017-06-02T09:19:18
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...
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Tsai's Presidency, One Year In from 2017-05-26T08:02:03
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 Stan...
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You Really Wanna Do This on Me? :( from 2017-05-19T08:18:55
ICRT News discusses how the WannaCry ransomware attack affected Taiwan, tomorrow¡¦s KMT chairmanship election, next week¡¦s Council of Grand Justices gay marriage ruling, the passing of famed Taiwa...
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WHAAAAAAA!!! from 2017-05-12T06:58:11
Taiwan has officially not been invited to join the World Health Assembly: We discuss the fallout, along with developments in US-Taiwan ties, the saga of a decapitated statue, security risks found i...
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Boring Meetings and High Politics from 2017-05-05T09:45:11
We discuss the course of cross-Strait relations amid a number of ongoing disputes, the complaints of Taiwan¡¦s workers following Monday's Labor Day demonstrations, a suicide case that has prompted ...
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Suffer For your Infrastructure from 2017-04-28T08:51:11
We discuss scuffles in the legislature over the Executive Yuan¡¦s infrastructure plan, proposals to reduce the number of Taiwan¡¦s top judges, suspicion that pressure from China may prevent Taiwan ...
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Pension Tensions from 2017-04-21T09:31:35
ICRT News discusses the protest by civil servants outside the Legislative Yuan against President Tsai¡¦s pension reforms, a self-described Chinese dissident denied asylum in Taiwan, the decision by...
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Freedom of Speech Day from 2017-04-14T09:06:09
ICRT News reflects on the Trump-Xi meet and discusses new government efforts to encourage more families to have children. Then in the second half we discuss the current state of free speech in Taiw...
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Gearing Up for the Meet and Greet from 2017-04-07T04:54:42
We discuss the Trump-Xi meeting, the latest on detained human rights advocate Lee Ming-che, and the 42-anniversary of the death of Chiang Kai-shek. And there's also talk of a possibly fake story co...
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Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!!! from 2017-03-31T08:02:07
We discuss the detention of a Taiwanese activist in China, the recent Hong Kong election and what it may mean for Taiwan, The Council of Grand Justices¡¦ review of a same sex marriage case, the ong...
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The Legacy of the Sunflowers from 2017-03-24T09:51:05
On this episode we discuss the effort to pass a cross-Strait agreement oversight bill, the Sunflower Movement as it passes its three year anniversary, the massive fish die off in Vietnam one year o...
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Revisiting the September Strife from 2017-03-17T08:15:47
We discuss the indictment of former President Ma Ying-jeou on charges related to leaks of confidential information, rising fear over espionage, Uber's latest Taiwan woes, and we round out the progr...
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Political De-education from 2017-03-10T08:28:18
ICRT News and commentators discuss this week's top news including accusations of academic interference at Taiwan's universities, the many ways Taiwan marked International Women's Day, a potential b...
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A Week for Remembrance from 2017-03-03T10:17:37
We discuss the flurry of news out this week related to the 228 Massacre including the declassification of related historical documents. Then we look at new restrictions on hikers in Taiwan, the ope...
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One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest from 2017-02-24T06:34:55
We discuss the latest bird flu news, China's surprising plans to commemorate the 228 Massacre, mass protests in Taiwan's South and Center over pollution, the growing opposition to President Tsai's ...
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"The Call II: The Incoherenting" from 2017-02-17T10:51:30
ICRT News and guests discuss US President Trump's call with Chinese President Xi and what it means for Taiwan, the latest tragedy to strike Taiwan's tourism industry, a troubling outbreak of avian ...
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Stopping Bird Flu in Kaohsiung from 2017-02-17T10:42:57
In this bonus coverage of the unfolding avian influenza outbreak we speak with the general director of Kaohsiung City's Health Bureau to learn more about local efforts to stop the spread of the dis...
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Shuffled up from 2017-02-10T07:04:40
ICRT News and guests discuss Uber's last day in Taiwan, the Tsai Admin's first cabinet reshuffle, Cambodia's decision to ban Taiwan's flag, an alleged attempt to stuff the membership roles ahead of...
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Ooh! Another Ranking! from 2017-02-03T07:47:44
ICRT News and guests discuss Uber's decision to suspend service, how Taiwan's top politicians spent LNY, the opening of the Taoyuan Airport MRT line, Taiwan's trumping of the US in an international...
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I Left My Heart in Abuja from 2017-01-13T07:10:37
ICRT News and commentators discuss a slew of international news including Tsai¡¦s trip to Central America and Nigeria¡¦s decision to distance itself further from Taiwan. Then we discuss the KMT cha...
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Theory and Practice from 2017-01-06T08:48:02
ICRT News and commentators discuss widespread criticism of the recently implemented 40-hour workweek policy, President Tsai¡¦s upcoming trip to Central America along with other international relati...
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Taiwan This Year from 2016-12-30T07:24:46
We ring in the new year with this special edition of the show taking a look at the top ten news stories in Taiwan over the past year.
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Live from the Renegade Entity from 2016-12-23T10:06:14
ICRT News and commentators discuss the week's top stories including the ending of ties with Sao Tome and Principe, fraying trade ties with Japan, a protest for Filipino migrant workers' rights, and...
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Bonus Interview: Asian Silicon Valley from 2016-12-23T09:58:28
Listen in to this bonus interview with Digital Minister Audrey Tang on the Asian Silicon Valley plan, Taiwan's bid to boost tech startups kicking off this weekend.
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Wiggle Room from 2016-12-16T11:47:10
On this week's show we return to our most frequently covered topic of late, Donald Trump and stuff he's said. Specifically, we discuss what he had to say about the one-China policy with commentator...
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Travel, Trade and TransAsia from 2016-12-02T07:09:33
We discuss the latest on the TrasAsia saga with transportation expert Dr. Jason Ni, then we take a look at subsidies for the tourism industry, this week's Taiwan-Japan talks, the Golden Horse award...
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Rights and Flights from 2016-11-25T06:12:28
We discuss the TransAsia Airlines collapse in the first half, and then in the second we invite on special guest NPP Legislator Huang Kuo-chang to get his perspective on the end of the TPP, cross-St...
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Taiwan's Trump, Nuclear Food, and Other Political Oddities from 2016-11-18T07:38:39
We continue the Trump talk as officials respond to calls for increased military spending, we hold an extended discussion on potential changes to regulations for foreign professionals, and we take a...
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Taiwan's Take on Trump from 2016-11-11T08:06:15
With Donald Trump set to assume America's top office, we invite on Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution to help us get a sense of how a Trump administration might approach Taiwan and the b...
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US Election Special from 2016-11-04T08:11:42
ICRT invites on a distinguished panel to discuss the upcoming US election and what it could mean for US-Taiwan ties.
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Same-sex Marriage Just Around the Corner? from 2016-10-28T06:39:35
With three separate proposals out this week to legalize same-sex marriage, we invite on two LGBT rights advocates to give their reaction. We also get a preview of tomorrow's Pride Parade in Taipei,...
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Jumping Ship? from 2016-10-21T06:54:40
ICRT News and guests discuss the week's top stories, including plans to open up the energy sector to green energy, two high profile Tsai Administration resignations, the Penghu gambling referendum,...
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Doubling Down from 2016-10-14T03:04:19
We invite onto the show the head of the KMT's International Affairs Department, Eric Huang, for his take on President Tsai's Double Ten Day speech. Then in the second half of the show we discuss th...
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Let's Put It Diplomatically ... from 2016-10-07T07:35:37
We invite onto the show former AIT Head Bill Stanton and New Bloom's Brian Hioe to discuss the tussle over the five day work week, James Soong's appointment as APEC envoy, and some defiant words in...
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Pork Bun Perseverance from 2016-09-30T08:03:11
We discuss this week's typhoon controversies, the lack of an invitation for Taiwan to a UN aviation assembly, a standoff between Changhua county and a local power plant, and a recent protest over t...
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Three Pronged, White Something-or-others from 2016-09-23T07:15:07
ICRT News and commentators discuss the week's biggest stories including the controversial delegation to China, that revealing Google Maps photo of Taiping island, and Penghu's upcoming gambling ref...
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See You At the Protest from 2016-09-09T08:07:43
We discuss the pension reform controversy, the tourism industry controversy, and the Tsai Admin¡¦s Southbound Policy. We also feature a conversation with contract reporter Ralph Jennings over a rec...
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Tsai Admin Turns 100 Days Old! from 2016-09-02T06:54:45
In this special edition of the show, ICRT News and commentators discuss the Tsai administration's first 100 days in office and the current state of Taiwan politics.
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Pokemon Going ... going ... still here. from 2016-08-26T07:10:05
ICRT News and commentators discuss the week¡¦s top stories including Mega Bank¡¦s mega controversy, the Han Kuang military exercises, the Taipei-Shanghai Forum, and Taiwan's showing at the just con...
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UN membership a no-go, while emissions cause a stink in the center of the island from 2016-08-19T09:20:35
This week host Gavin Phipps sits down with Compass Magazine's Donovan Smith in Taichung, Ross Feingold of the Washington-based D.C. International Advisory and Brian Chee-Shing Hioe of the New Bloom...
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Pokemon NOOOO!!! from 2016-08-12T06:42:42
ICRT News and commentators discuss the top stories of the week including the latest Olympic news, the case of the drunk driving diplomat, new moves to help Taiwan's potential bid for the TPP, and o...
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Mixed Reactions from 2016-08-05T09:56
ICRT News and guests discuss the Uber drama, the back and forth over the 40 hour work week proposal, a raft of political news, and we round things out with an in depth discussion of President Tsai'...
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Good to Be Thorough from 2016-07-29T07:38:26
On this show we discuss the LY¡¦s marathon review session, the passage of a party assets bill, the group of fisherman who paid a visit to Taiping island, and we speak with DR. Ian Rowen of Academia...
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Snark Attack from 2016-07-22T07:54:21
This week we give updates on the ATM heist, the tragic tour bus accident that left 26 dead, then we take on a broad range of topics including labor politics, the South China Sea Controversy, and a ...
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I Got a Rock ... from 2016-07-15T08:07:23
ICRT News and commentators look beneath the surface of the South China Sea ruling and what it will mean for Taiwan, then in the second half of the show we discuss the Red Cross controversy, the ATM...
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Typhoon Daze from 2016-07-08T06:54:06
We cover the week's top stories, including the Navy's accidental missile launch, the upcoming tribunal decision on China's claims to the South China sea, and we take an in depth look at new regulat...
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Failure to Communicate from 2016-07-01T07:09:21
ICRT News and guests discuss Beijing's announcement that cross-strait communication has been suspended, wins and losses for Taiwan's labor movement, how the Brexit might effect Taiwan, and we refle...
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That Escalated Quickly! from 2016-06-24T06:38:24
We discuss the ongoing China Airlines strike, the slow progress of the controversial transitional justice bill, an environmental disaster in Vietnam some allege has been caused by a Taiwanese compa...
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Travel Plans from 2016-06-17T07:51:10
We discuss the week's top political news which mostly involved travel plans for Taiwan's current and former presidents, then we discuss the controversy surrounding a video stoking ethnic tensions, ...
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Taiwan Politics After the Love Has Gone from 2016-06-03T07:11:34
This week we discuss the crazy weather in Northern Taiwan, the chaos on Tuesday as KMT lawmakers pressed the Tsai administration hard on trade and fishing rights issues, a new approval poll for the...
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I Know They Sound Angry ... from 2016-05-27T06:23:18
We take a look at China's reaction to the Tsai presidency one week on, then in the second half we discuss some of the more prominent changes already enacted by the newly minted Executive Yuan.
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Rubber Hits the Road from 2016-05-20T09:06:55
We dedicate the whole program today to discussing President Tsai Ing-wen's inauguration ceremony and taking a hard look at exactly what was in her wide ranging inauguration speech.
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Last Hurrah from 2016-05-13T07:14:08
We discuss the controversy surrounding the execution of MRT knife killer Cheng Chieh, one Taiwan group's decision to weigh in on the Philippine's ongoing South China Sea case, anger stoked by wordi...
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No Girls Allowed ... Not Many Anyway from 2016-05-06T06:48:13
We take on an array of diplomatic stories confronting both major parties, then we cover two major criminal cases that brought the death penalty back in the news, disappointment over poor gender rep...
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The Politics of Pork from 2016-04-29T06:43:39
ICRT News and guests take on this week's political controversy surrounding US pork imports, the diplomatic spat with Japan over fishing rights, the disturbing news of 39 shelter dogs who died from ...
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Connecting the Cross-Strait Dots from 2016-04-22T06:51:43
ICRT News and guests discuss the week's top stories including a whole bunch of cross-Strait drama and what it all means, the OBI Pharma insider trading case, the US Taiwan Business Council delegati...
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Spy vs. Guy from 2016-04-15T06:54:08
ICRT News and guests discuss a long list of the week's top stories including the controversial Kenya deportations, the cancelling of the Farglory Taipei Dome contract, a US espionage case that may ...
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Hon Hai and Sharp Take the Plunge from 2016-04-08T06:40:36
ICRT News and guests take on a broad range of Taiwan news including the impact of the Panama Papers on Taiwan, the indictments related to the Weiguan Jinlong building collapse, the Hon Hai Sharp me...
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Taiwan Mourns Together from 2016-04-01T06:33:33
ICRT News and guests discuss the week's top stories including this Monday's tragic killing of a four year old girls and the public response, Hung's ascension to the head of the KMT, new warnings ab...
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Mr. Siew Goes to Boao from 2016-03-25T05:50:26
ICRT News discusses the week's top stories including high level talks at the Boao Forum for Asia, tomorrow's KMT chairmanship election, the central bank's lowering of interest rates, an altercation...
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An EX-ally Moves On from 2016-03-18T06:07:18
ICRT News is joined by Gwen Wang and Ross Feingold to discuss the week's top stories including news that China has resumed diplomatic ties with Gambia, Tsai's pick for premier, the release of a soi...
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Funny Money from 2016-03-11T05:21:24
ICRT News is joined by Michael Boyden of Taiwan Asia Strategy Consulting and Japan based energy correspondent Mark Buckton to discuss the week's top stories.
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Where You Going With That Plutonium? from 2016-03-04T04:51:38
ICRT News is joined by Ross Feingold of DC International Advisory to discuss President Elect Tsai's decision to stay on as DPP chairwoman, controversy over what to do with spent nuclear fuel, a cal...
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Playing Hard to Takeover, or Hon Hai Won't You Love Me? from 2016-02-26T06:10:53
Listen in as ICRT news and commentators discuss the Hon Hai-Sharp deal, new revelations regarding Taiwan's past nuclear ambitions, the KMT chairmanship race, and more.
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Trouble at The Unfortunately Named Island from 2016-02-19T05:47:13
ICRT news is joined by Ross Feingold of DC International Advisory to discuss accusations of militarization in the South China Sea, the new DPP led Legislative Yuan as it starts its term, the contin...
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One For the (extremely congested) Road from 2016-02-05T06:25:03
ICRT News is joined by Donovan Smith and Klaus Bardenhagen to discuss the week's top stories including steps to prevent Zika virus in Taiwan, Taiwan's newest legislative speaker, criticism of Presi...
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An "Unhelpful," "Disappointing" Episode from 2016-01-29T06:04:32
Listen to this freewheeling discussion in which we take a look at the stern US reaction to President Ma's Taiping Island visit, how the new legislature is likely to shape up, last weekend's cold sn...
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No, You Run the Country! from 2016-01-22T06:38:07
It's been a busy week for news in Taiwan, so we skip the election recap and go straight to the election's fallout, including difficulty forming a transitional government, proposals to reform the KM...
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Election-eve Is Here! from 2016-01-15T07:27:14
We dedicate this entire show to breaking down tomorrow's presidential and legislative election. Listen in as we discuss the local races in the North, center, and South, how new parties are shaking ...
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Bonus Election Coverage: ICRT 2016 Election Roundtable (round 2) from 2016-01-14T07:03:52
Listen to our latest political roundtable on the 2016 election. On the panel: Eric Huang of the KMT, DPP Secretary-General Joseph Wu, Former Minister Lee Hong-yuan, Dr. Yu-Shan Wu of Academia Sinic...
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You Can Bet On It from 2016-01-08T05:19:48
ICRT News and commentators discuss North Korea's claims of a successful hydrogen bomb test and what it could mean for Taiwan, some of the controversies from the recent presidential debate, this wee...
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Looking Back On the News of 2015 from 2015-12-31T04:45:53
A Special Year-end Look at the Top Five Taiwan Stories of 2015
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Take My Cellphone, Please from 2015-12-25T08:46:46
In today's edition of Taiwan this Week - politics and some proposed policies from the DPP, KMT and PFP, a 21 hour siege that ended without the lose of any lives and calls for a 'no mobile phone day...
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Let's Make a Deal! from 2015-12-18T05:30:02
ICRT News is joined by the Economist's Jane Rickards to discuss the week's biggest stories including the US-Taiwan arms deal, a controversial investment plan from a Chinese state backed company, a ...
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A Campaign Controversy With Some Staying Power from 2015-12-11T08:47:35
Listen to our conversation about the week's top stories including a guilty plea from Farglory Land Development's chairman, more controversy over property speculation in the campaign, the government...
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Back to the Scandals of Yesteryear from 2015-12-04T04:39:17
Listen to our discussion of the fallout from last week's not guilty verdict granted to former Ting Hsin Chairman Wei Ying-chung, news of the spy swap that wasn't a spy swap, the opening of three ne...
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Bonus Election Coverage: ICRT-ECCT 2016 Election Roundtable from 2015-11-30T05:20:45
Listen in as we take a good hard look at Taiwan's upcoming presidential and legislative elections with an expert panel of political commentators.
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The Race Takes Shape from 2015-11-27T06:24:36
Listen in as ICRT news and commentators discuss the week's top stories including the official registration of candidates for the January election, two very different lists that Taiwan found itself ...
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Fresh Faces from 2015-11-20T05:37:36
Listen in as ICRT news and commentators discuss the week's top stories including the DPP, KMT, and PFP vice presidential candidate announcements, action over recent high pollution levels, and the d...
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Mr. Chu Goes to Washington from 2015-11-13T05:26:50
Listen in as ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week¡¦s top stories, including KMT Chairman Eric Chu¡¦s trip to the US, the fallout from last week¡¦s Ma-Xi meeting, a massive trolling of the ...
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All in the Timing from 2015-11-06T06:14:48
Listen in to this special edition of the show as we devote the entire segment to tackling the big questions raised by tomorrow's Ma-Xi meeting in Singapore: What's on the agenda? How will this affe...
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That Familiar Flash Point Flashes from 2015-10-30T05:33:15
Listen to ICRT news and commentators discuss Taiwan's reactions to latest developments in the South China Sea, KMT Chairman Eric Chu's moves to flesh out his campaign platform, this weekend's pride...
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The Election Rolls Along from 2015-10-23T05:10:59
Listen to ICRT news and commentators discuss KMT Chairman Eric Chu's possible trip to the US, a successful delivery of a baby girl at 30,000 feet, funny business in Taiwan's exchange market, and more.
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Get Ready for the Switcheroo from 2015-10-16T05:35:38
Listen in as ICRT news and guests discuss the potential swap of KMT presidential candidates, this week's cross-strait summit, and more changes to the national health insurance system.
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And in This Corner, We Have ... Um? from 2015-10-08T05:37:48
Listen to this conversation from ICRT News about serious moves to replace Hung Hsiu-chu as the KMT's presidential candidate, arms deals in the works between Taiwan and the US, and what to do about ...
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Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't from 2015-10-02T06:08:45
ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week's top stories including the controversy this week over a very sunny typhoon holiday, the ongoing TIFA talks between the US and Taiwan, and what could b...
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A New Card Controversy from 2015-09-25T06:15:39
ICRT news and Ketagalan Media discuss the week's top stories including China's controversial new ID card for ROC travelers, Taiwan's reaction Japan's passage of more expansive security legislation,...
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When the Tempers Flare, the Desks Get Slammed from 2015-09-18T05:05:52
ICRT News talks about a certain desk slamming incident in the Taipei City Council, a broad ranging list of presidential campaign stories that came out this week, the continuing dengue fever outbrea...
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War of Words End, Treason Charges Begin from 2015-09-11T05:29:57
ICRT News and correspondents take a look at the week¡¦s top news stories including controversies about DPP attendance of this year¡¦s Double Ten Day Ceremonies, legal steps taken against two former...
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More On This, After the Break from 2015-09-04T04:35:08
ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week's top stories including a halt to campaigning for Hung Hsiu-chu, the continuing controversy surrounding Lien Chan's now completed trip to Beijing, deng...
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The Politics of the Past from 2015-08-28T05:39:46
ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week's top stories including this Monday's historic stock market drop, revelations following the punching of a 17th Century painting, controversy surroundin...
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But How Will It Play With Joe Blow Voter? from 2015-08-21T05:40:22
ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week's biggest stories including new presidential campaign proposals coming from the Hung camp, continued typhoon controversies, another look at Mayor Ko's ...
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NTD Heads Down, Wages Stay Flat and Post Boxes Hook Left from 2015-08-14T05:41:56
ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week's top stories including the dropping value of the NT dollar, the upcoming Shanghai Forum, those crooked mail boxes that everyone has been lining up for...
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Typhoon Clouds Skies, Clears Up Protest from 2015-08-07T05:35:24
ICRT news is joined by Jane Rickards of the Economist to discuss the week¡¦s top stories including the looming typhoon which has forced students to end their occupation of the Ministry of Education...
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Student Protests Turn Into a Spat Over Press Freedom, While President Ma Bemoans Failure to Meet China Counterpart, and a Former China Democracy Activist Hits the Campaign Trail in Taichung. from 2015-07-31T10:16:06
ICRT's Gavin Phipps and Donovan Smith along with Ross Feingold of the Washington-based D-C International Advisory discuss this week's top stories including student protests turning into spat over p...
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Hong Gets Nod, While Fingers Are Pointed Following Another Stabbing Attack on the Taipei MRT and Gaoxiong Is Getting a Light Rail System from 2015-07-24T06:25:40
ICRT news discusses the week's top stories, including Hung Hsiu-chu's being confirmed as the KMT's 2016 candidate, and more
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KMT Campaign Crumbling Before It Begins? from 2015-07-17T10:24:13
ICRT news discusses the week¡¦s top stories including the upcoming KMT party congress, financial woes in Miaoli County, and more.
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Talking Through the Typhoon from 2015-07-10T07:44:23
ICRT news discusses the week¡¦s top stories including continued fallout from the Formosa Fun Coast fire, international arbitration of disputes in the South China Sea, and more.
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One Week From Disaster, Slow Recovery and Mounting Questions from 2015-07-03T06:54:17
ICRT News is joined by Michael Boyden of Taiwan Asia Strategy Consulting about the weeks top stories including last Saturday¡¦s Formosa Fun Coast water park fire, upcoming demonstrations against hi...
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Turmoil in Tainan, Dome Drama and the Litigious Legislator from 2015-06-26T06:56:35
ICRT News is joined by Kaohsiung correspondent Michael Smyth to discuss the week¡¦s top stories including a pair of accusations facing presumptive KMT candidate Hung Hsiu-chu, more bad news for the...
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Election Shapes Up, Reform Push Fizzles Out from 2015-06-19T03:59:27
ICRT News is joined by Taichung Corresponded Donovan Smith to discuss the week's top stories including last week's KMT primary poll, the failure of lawmakers to pass constitutional reforms in time ...
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End In Sight For the KMT Primary? from 2015-06-12T06:57:27
ICRT News is joined by Jane Rickards of the Economist to discuss the week¡¦s top stories including this weekend¡¦s KMT presidential primary polling, and the life and work of longtime human rights a...
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Tsai Trip and Trade Deals from 2015-06-05T07:31:35
ICRT News is joined by Ross Feingold of DC International Advisory to discuss the week¡¦s top stories including DPP Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen¡¦s trip to the US, South Korea¡¦s trade deal with China an...
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Torrential Rains and Political Strains from 2015-05-29T07:35:20
ICRT News and correspondents discuss the week¡¦s top stories including the KMT primary which has narrowed down to Deputy Legislative Speaker Hung Hsiu-chu, torrential rains in Taiwan¡¦s South, and ...
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Taiwan This Week for the Third Week of May (5.16 - 5.22) from 2015-05-23T04:50:02
ICRT News speaks with political scientist Nathan Batto about the KMT presidential primaries, which still lack any party heavyweights, Ma's presidency seven years on, and a possible invitation for T...
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Taiwan This Week For the Third Week of May (5.18-5.22) from 2015-05-22T08:29:11
ICRT News speaks with political scientist Nathan Batto about the KMT presidential primaries, which still lack any party heavyweight, Ma's presidency seven years on, and a possible invitation for Ta...
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Taiwan This Week For the Second Week of May (5.9-5.15) from 2015-05-15T05:53:02
ICRT news and correspondents discuss the week's top stories including the approaching end of the registration period for the KMT's primary, and a possible investigation of president Ma after he was...
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Taiwan This Week For the First Week of May (5.2-5.8) from 2015-05-08T09:42:58
ICRT news and commentators discuss the week's top stories including the Chu-Xi meeting, the temporary reprieve from water restrictions, and growing friction between Taiwan and Japan over restrictio...
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Taiwan This Week for the Final Week of April (4.25-5.1) from 2015-04-30T09:25:38
The ICRT news team and correspondents discuss the week's top news stories including Nepal's rejection of Taiwan aid, and the growing controversy from an accident at the nuclear plant in Pingtung.
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Taiwan This Week for the Fourth Week of April (4.20-24) from 2015-04-24T06:52:29
The ICRT news team and correspondents discuss the week's top news stories including clashes over the stalled Taipei Dome construction project
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Taiwan This Week for the Third Week of April (4.11-17) from 2015-04-17T07:52:11
The ICRT news team and correspondents discuss the week's top news stories including Taiwan's failed bid to join the AIIB as a founding member and big developments in the 2016 presidential election.
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Taiwan This Week for the Second Week of April (4.4-4.10) from 2015-04-10T04:30:45
The ICRT news team discusses the week's top news stories including the military base celebrity tour scandal, and the beginning of water rationing in Northern Taiwan.
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Taiwan This Week for the First Week of April (3.27-4.3) from 2015-04-03T04:19:52
The ICRT news team discusses the week's top news stories including Taiwan's controversial bid to join the China backed AIIB, and a poll revealing the most popular mayors of Taiwan's major cities.
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Taiwan This Week for the Fourth Week of March (3.20-27) from 2015-03-27T07:04:23
The ICRT news team discusses the week's top news stories including the latest food scare and the fallout from the decision to effectively scrap the BRT system in Taichung.
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Taiwan This Week for the Fourth Week of March (3.27-27) from 2015-03-27T06:53:33
The ICRT news team discusses the week's top news stories including the latest food scare and the fallout from the decision to effectively scrap the BRT system in Taichung.
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Taiwan This Week for the Third Week of March (3.13-20) from 2015-03-20T09:49:30
The ICRT news team discusses the week's top news stories including Taiwan's worsening drought, and the Sunflower Movement's one year anniversary.
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