Taiwan This Week Podcast
1) Alleged nefarious acts
We talk the KMT electing a new chairperson amid claims of outside meddling, Nvidia's plans for a new headquarters in Taipei facing problems, a YouTuber being under investigation for talking about a be...Show More
2) Shovel Superheroes
We talk 50/50 semiconductor production, the Hualien clean-up operation and the foreign minister's busy few days. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
3) A deadly storm
We talk Typhoon Ragasa, United Nations recognition, the line-up for the KMT's leadership election and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
4) Scarred farmland
We talk the alarming Meinong Grand Canyon, an updated version of a civil defense handbook, a proposal for the creation of a two-round absolute majority system for choosing the next president and more....Show More
5) A high profile detainee makes bail
We talk Ko Wen-je being released on bail after just over a year in detention, President Lai Ching-te's lengthy interview with the Liberty Times, the Cabinet inaugurating the Ministry of Sports and mor...Show More
6) Recall repercussions
We talk the final batch of recall votes failing to unseat any KMT lawmakers, Premier Cho Jung-tai announcing a new Cabinet and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
7) The last recall
We talk the final batch of recalls targeting KMT lawmakers, a referendum on whether to extend the service of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant, approval of an environmental impact assessment report to ...Show More
8) The Cabinet facing criticism and making a U-turn
We talk Premier Cho Jung-tai vowing to improve communications, a reversal of opposition against a cash handout, the return of theĀ Taipei rainbow crosswalk and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
9) Boris Johnson and semiconductors
We talk a visit by a former UK prime minister, chip tariffs, a record liquefied natural gas deal and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
10) Tariffs set and denials about an overseas trip
We talk Taiwan's exports to the US being subject to a 20% tariff; the failure of the biggest batch of Great Recall votes, claims and denials about a planned overseas trip by President Lai Ching-te and...Show More