Cross-strait principles
We talk cross strait differences, chat with Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu and discuss other news from here in Taiwan this week. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jan 04, 2019•42 min
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.
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Episodes
Taiwan year in review
We talk about some of the top stories from and about Taiwan in 2018. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Dec 28, 2018•42 min
Protecting the braised pork
We talk concerns about African swine fever, the possible end to an honor guard, a online rumor case verdict and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Dec 21, 2018•39 min
A local baker in a cross-strait bun
We talk a baked cross-strait issue, a cross-strait forum, meetings with mayors, Huawei tech and more -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Dec 14, 2018•40 min
From the English language to a yogurt heist
We talk blueprints for a bilingual Taiwan, DPP soul searching and new chairperson, a whoops moment for the continued use of nuclear power and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Dec 07, 2018•39 min
Post election chitchat
We talk fallout from the local elections and the national referendums. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 30, 2018•41 min
The final push
We talk the election campaigns, China meddling, local media meddling and make some ballot predictions. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 23, 2018•44 min
A debate about debates
We talk the latest local election news as the candidates debate their policy platforms. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 16, 2018•42 min
Taiwan's major news stories for the week ending November 9th.
In this episode of Taiwan This Week, we discuss the US mid-term elections impact on Taiwan, the latest in the local elections, positive economic data, another "status quo" poll, and the upcoming APEC leaders meeting. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 09, 2018•41 min
Election special for Taichung and Kaohsiung
A second election special show recorded live at a joint ECCT-ICRT roundtable luncheon held in Taichung. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 02, 2018•47 min
Local election special
A special show recorded live at a joint ECCT-ICRT roundtable luncheon in Taipei. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 26, 2018•44 min
A hodgepodge of local election news
We talk local elections, a failed Interpol meeting bid, a failed Pope invite and a PRC flag atop Jade Mountain. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 19, 2018•45 min
National Day and a quiet Guinness world record
We talk this year\'s Double Ten Day events, yet more environmental controversy and a stalled resignation, a possibly name changing ballot and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 12, 2018•35 min
Forged signatures, organ harvesting and a sex party
We talk possible criminal charges for a referendum proposal, Morris Chang heading to APEC as Taiwan\'s representative, political asylum seekers and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 05, 2018•43 min
And the shrine it came a tumbling down
We talk the demolition of a temple to China\'s Communist Party, a new arms sale, a UN rally and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 28, 2018•42 min
A problem of fake news
We talk fake news concerns, Vatican ties, an insulting hair salon and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 21, 2018•55 min
A kick that caused a rumpus
We talk a comfort women statue kicking incident, US plans for allies that drop Taiwan, a headline making resignation and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 14, 2018•34 min
An execution and a hero\'s welcome
We talk the death penalty, the Asian Games, a former head of state, plans to sue Norway and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 07, 2018•48 min
From the UN to trash
We talk the annual UN routine, referendum submissions, China\'s new residence permit, Uber and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 31, 2018•46 min
El Salvador runs to Beijing
We talk the lose of another diplomatic buddy, a trip to NASA, local election news, drones and edible puppies. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 24, 2018•45 min
Cafe visit causes cross-strait spat
We talk US transit for President Tsai Ing-wen, a statue for International Comfort Women Day, Kinmen and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 17, 2018•46 min
Winnie the Pooh and a tweet
We talk a humorous tweet, a pro-unification party\'s mob connections, indigenous weapons development and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 10, 2018•47 min
Beijing bellyaches over US transit, again
We talk a presidential overseas trip, Chinese tap water, a pending strike by pilots, pro-nuclear power referendums and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 03, 2018•52 min
Sports woes and airline pain
We talk East Asian Youth Games controversy, a US defense bill with Taiwan provisions, Taiwan\'s designation on airline websites, local election news and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 27, 2018•54 min
From a party debate to illegal logging
We talk the DPP party congress, comments by new ministers sparking some ire feelings, mountain rats, anti-money laundering laws and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 20, 2018•49 min
From an indictment to a higher peak
We talk another indictment for a former president, a typhoon day closure mess, a cabinet reshuffle, Chinese cyber attack concerns and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 13, 2018•40 min
From an impeachment to the marines
We talk an impeachment, calls for a big cross-strait meeting, US embassy security, an incumbent mayor, personal data and a rat panic. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 06, 2018•44 min
Major Taiwan news stories in the first half of 2018.
We talk about the year to date in domestic politics, foreign relations, China relations, economy and society. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 29, 2018•47 min
Questions over designation litigation
We talk proposals for legal action to stop airlines from changing Taiwan\'s designation, Taiwan provisions in a US defense bill, calls for and independence referendum and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 22, 2018•48 min
Big news for Taiwan-US ties
We talk a new AIT office, what the Trump-Kim summit means for Taiwan, calls for a crackdown on Airbnb and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 15, 2018•41 min
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