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Taiwan Brief

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A news brief for political news and analysis that covers major Taiwan developments and politics. Part of the Taiwan Report Network which includes the near-daily Taiwan Headlines, the analytical Taiwan News Brief, the deep-searching Taiwan Context, urban-tech Digital Metropolis, and the jovial Current Affairs Taiwan. More shows coming soon. Website - report.tw Facebook - facebook.com/thetaiwanreport Youtube - youtube.com/taiwanreport Twitter - twitter.com/taiwanreport
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Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan isn't a part of China

Paint attackers on Causeway Bay Books get minimal sentences. Taiwan is left out of a regional trade bloc. Top Biden aid leaves us in the dark after US representative's call. US and Taiwan in U-turn on Marines training in Taiwan. Mike Pompeo states the obvious: Taiwan isn't a part of China. But up first, headlines. As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the lis...

Nov 19, 2020•16 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – The racto-pork battle gets weird

DPP lawmakers want to ban the KMT logo. The racto-pork battle gets weird. The WHO battle that wasn't, and the insurgency. But up first, lots of headlines. As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs. This show intends to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events...

Nov 16, 2020•19 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan sends mixed messages to foreigners

Taipei Mayor Ko joins opposition to NCC hearings on CTi TV news, which may be influenced by China's United Front. Stimulus vouchers are to be given to APRC holders and diplomats. The Taiwan govt supports businesses over workers in Indonesian worker spat. And lots of headlines. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of T...

Nov 16, 2020•15 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Talk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

Could vaccines be on the way for Taiwan? Prosecutors say a poo attack was a Chinese conspiracy. Lithuania pledges support for 'those who fight for freedom' in Taiwan. US Marines are in Taiwan participating in training. Talk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in ...

Nov 12, 2020•16 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – To Want or not Want CTi as the NPP trips on itself

Apple puts Pegatron on probation over student violations. To Want or not, Want CTi as the NPP trips on itself. Continued confusion in the NPP. Taiwan's friends fail to carry the day at the WHA. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs. This show intends to bring the li...

Nov 11, 2020•18 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan prepares for a Biden presidency & WHO

Pandemic changes are still coming. Some foreigners may get stimulus vouchers, but only a few. Taiwan GDP forecasts boosted, with 2021 expected to be strong. A German foundation flees Hong Kong for Taipei. More moves to improve Taiwan-Indian ties. Once again, support is building for Taiwan to attend the World Health Assembly. Taiwan prepares for a Biden presidency. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show o...

Nov 09, 2020•22 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwanese back Trump, but should they?

Big moves are afoot in transportation. Taiwan’s medical research community hits some home runs. Steps forward for the LGBT community, but not prayers. Is support for the TPP and NPP slipping? Finally, Taiwanese back Trump, but should they? As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and fore...

Oct 31, 2020•23 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Ko P is running for president, Freddy Lim forms alliance

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je tackles a huge, massive problem. Oh, and Ko is also preparing to run for president. Freddy Lim launches another political grouping. But up first, lots of headlines. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs. This show intends to bring the listener...

Oct 04, 2020•16 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – US-Taiwan relations go into overdrive

This is another big show on the recent blooming US-Taiwan relationship, which has gone into overdrive. Up first, the State Department visit was low-key, but important. A Taiwan-US meeting in New York was crafty indeed. The waters around a Taiwan-US trade deal are murky. Taiwan representative to the US upgrades herself. US congressman proposes dropping “One China”, recognizing Taiwan diplomatically. Headlines had to be moved to the next show for time reasons. As always, all English articles used ...

Sep 26, 2020•17 min

Taiwan Report News Brief – Ma is “not guilty” and may covet KMT chair

Pegatron chair calls Taiwan’s economy “lopsided”. A court rules Ma Ying-jeou and Jiang Yi-huah not guilty. Ma Ying-jeou may try to win back KMT chair. There is a proposal to end oaths delivered to Sun Yat-sen. But first, lots of headlines. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and fore...

Sep 26, 2020•16 min
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