This week we discuss presidential travel as President Tsai's departs for an overseas trip shortly before a US-China presidential summit, money laundering Taiwan bank's New York operation, why a minesweeper ship construction contract is sinking, Kinmen's r -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 27, 2017•38 min
We discuss comments by China's Xi Jin-ping about Taiwan, foreign white-collar workers, Catalonia's referendum and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 20, 2017•44 min
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
Oct 13, 2017•42 min
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
Oct 06, 2017•42 min
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
Sep 29, 2017•35 min
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
Sep 22, 2017•40 min
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
Sep 15, 2017•41 min
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
Sep 08, 2017•39 min
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
Sep 01, 2017•34 min
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
Aug 25, 2017•39 min
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
Aug 18, 2017•55 min
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
Aug 11, 2017•40 min
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
Aug 04, 2017•40 min
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
Jul 28, 2017•41 min
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
Jul 21, 2017•42 min
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
Jul 14, 2017•39 min
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
Jul 07, 2017•34 min
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
Jun 30, 2017•36 min
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
Jun 23, 2017•37 min
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
Jun 16, 2017•47 min
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
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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
May 26, 2017•1 hr
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
May 19, 2017•1 hr 7 min
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
May 12, 2017•59 min
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
May 05, 2017•1 hr 11 min
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
Apr 28, 2017•58 min
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
Apr 21, 2017•1 hr 10 min
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
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 12 min
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
Apr 07, 2017•35 min