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Taiwan This Week

Keeping abreast of Taiwan news has never been easier, nor more informative. Every week, the ICRT news team from around the island takes a look back at the important stories that affected Taiwan. From Taipei all the way down to Pingdong, and even far beyond. Friday nights at around 8:20, tune into ICRT FM 100 for Taiwan This Week. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Episodes

An "Unhelpful," "Disappointing" Episode

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 snap, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 29, 201648 min

No, You Run the Country!

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 KMT, LY reform calls from the DPP, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 22, 201634 min

Election-eve Is Here!

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 things up, and the role of corruption in the election. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 15, 201636 min

Bonus Election Coverage: ICRT 2016 Election Roundtable (round 2)

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 Sinica, and Dr. Eric Yu of Chengchi university. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 14, 20161 hr 8 min

You Can Bet On It

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 week's massive gambling busts, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 08, 201629 min

Take My Cellphone, Please

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' from and for students. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 25, 201519 min

Let's Make a Deal!

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 formerly secret Apple production lab in Taoyuan, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 18, 201532 min

A Campaign Controversy With Some Staying Power

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's prosecution of Uber, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 11, 201536 min

Back to the Scandals of Yesteryear

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 new stops for the THSR, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 04, 201529 min

The Race Takes Shape

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 on, the stalled trade in goods deal, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 27, 201532 min

Fresh Faces

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 decision to nix a forthcoming capital gains tax. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 20, 201536 min

Mr. Chu Goes to Washington

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 top DPP politician, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 13, 201527 min

All in the Timing

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 affect cross-strait relations? And most importantly, why now? -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 06, 201534 min

That Familiar Flash Point Flashes

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 parade, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 30, 201538 min

The Election Rolls Along

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 23, 201530 min

Get Ready for the Switcheroo

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 16, 201529 min

And in This Corner, We Have ... Um?

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 the NHI and all its surplus cash. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 08, 201535 min

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't

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 be done for workers hurt by the economic slowdown. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 02, 201533 min

A New Card Controversy

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, just a bit more easy card controversy, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sep 25, 201531 min

When the Tempers Flare, the Desks Get Slammed

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 outbreak in Southern Taiwan, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sep 18, 201534 min

War of Words End, Treason Charges Begin

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 Taiwan political leaders, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sep 11, 201529 min

More On This, After the Break

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, dengue fever in Tainan, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sep 04, 201530 min

The Politics of the Past

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 surrounding WWII commemorations in Beijing, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Aug 28, 201536 min

But How Will It Play With Joe Blow Voter?

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 trip to Shanghai, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Aug 21, 201536 min

NTD Heads Down, Wages Stay Flat and Post Boxes Hook Left

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, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Aug 14, 201527 min

Typhoon Clouds Skies, Clears Up Protest

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, James Soong¡¦s campaign kick off, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Aug 07, 201529 min
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