Why I resigned as a national policy advisor to former President Ma Ying-jeou ft. Rex How

In today's episode of Hot Stuff, I am joined again by the publisher and former national policy advisor Rex How (郝明義). After hearing his take on Taiwan's 2024 presidential election last week, today we'll hear how Rex, born in Busan, South Korea, with parents from China, decided to make Taiwan his home. From selling his green card to founding two of his own publishing companies, Rex not only saw success in the publishing industry but also in politics as he was appointed a national policy advisor to former President Ma Ying-jeou in 2009. In this episode, Rex takes us on this journey and shares why he resigned from the advisory role in 2013 following the emergence of the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA). Stay tuned for our final part of the interview next week, where we will be discussing some of Taiwan's social issues, like wealth disparity and housing. 

Rex's latest book 'Taiwan Unbound: A New Chapter,' is available in both Mandarin, Chinese, and English.