Taiwan This Week

We discuss National Day events, renewed talk of moving the seat of government, proposed legislation to oversee the use of cryptocurrency and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We discuss Beijing's plans for an invasion of Taiwan, a new model for cross-strait ties, Morris Chang's retirement and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We discuss violence at a music festival, controversial comments by the premier, allies speaking for Taiwan at the United Nations and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 affairs budget, and the upcoming Legislative Yuan session. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 handover, and Tsai's approval ratings -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

This week we discuss power supply, the South China Sea, judicial reform,'Chinese Taipei' and a cross-strait conspiracy concerning a former president. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 bus. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We discuss the recent ire feelings in the Legislative Yuan, the launch of a Reporters Without Borders bureau, the up-coming Universiade and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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, prehistoric seafaring migrants, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 preserve Taiwan¡¦s indigenous languages and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Stanton, and ex-Legislator Dr. Shen Fu-hsiung. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Taiwanese entertainer Chu Ke-liang, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 in government made apps, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 a national conversation on sexual abuse, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 from attending a major health conference, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 the China Post to end their print edition, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Taiwan after celebrating its first ever Freedom of Speech Day. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 concerning an expensive handbag and fish. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 ongoing effort to effect judicial reform, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 on, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 program looking at the challenges of Taiwan baseball. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 big play by Hon Hai, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 opening of the Taoyuan MRT line, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 pension reforms, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 influenza, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 disease. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 the KMT chairmanship election, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 freedom ranking, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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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 chairmanship race, and other domestic news. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 chairmanship race, and other domestic news. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 relations news, some transportation news, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 commentators based in Taiwan, Beijing, and Washington DC. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

On this week's extra-long episode, former AIT Director Bill Stanton and current Taiwan based journalist Jane Rickards join the show to discuss last week's call between Trump and Tsai. We also discuss some domestic news in the second half. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 awards, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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-Strait relations, gay marriage and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 serious look at Terry Gou's political musings. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn