Reporter Ai Chi joins host Joey Chou to discuss Taiwan’s precarious energy security. As the country imports some 95% of its energy, primarily from the Middle East, Ai Chi warns that disruptions to oil and natural gas supplies threaten both domestic stability and the global semiconductor industry.

Reporter Tiffany Wong discusses her coverage of the 228 Incident anniversary in Kaohsiung. She highlights historical landmarks—like the former City Hall and Kaohsiung Senior High School—that still bear physical scars from the 1947 uprising. The episode emphasizes passing these memories to younger generations to ensure Taiwan's democratic history isn't forgotten.

Producer Eric Tsai explains the four-part Frontline Taiwan series, which examines the potential stages of a China invasion scenario: a disguised naval blockade, air dominance and air denial, amphibious landings on Taiwan’s limited “red beaches” and full escalation. The series aims to reduce public anxiety through knowledge, preparation and strategic clarity.

Producer Isabel Wang discusses her recent features for the show Zoom In, Zoom Out. She shares insights from her trip to Dresden, Germany, exploring a local Mandarin school near the new ESMC plant. Isabel also highlights the demanding lives of Taiwan’s sanitation workers during the Lunar New Year rush.

In this episode of Reporter's Notebook, Joey Chou and Eric Tsai explore the cultural nuances of Lunar New Year in Taiwan. From the "unlucky" zodiac Year of the Horse to the digital modernization of temple rituals and the chaotic logistics of a holiday newsroom, they reveal how traditions are evolving.

Despite a GDP surge in 2025, Taiwan faces an uneven recovery. While AI and semiconductors drive growth, the machine tool industry—a vital employer—struggles with currency appreciation, US tariffs and global competition. Experts emphasize the need for traditional sectors to upgrade technology to ensure broader economic prosperity. Joey Chou gets the full story from reporter Ai Chi.

Join Joey Chou and Bryn Thomas on Reporter’s Notebook as they dive behind the scenes of Alex Honnold’s historic free solo ascent of Taipei 101. They discuss the grueling four-day shoot, the challenges of navigating exclusive Netflix access, and how the massive crowd's energy felt akin to a religious event.

In this episode of Reporter's Notebook, Sandy Chi explores Taiwan's evolving tattoo culture. She discusses the revival of traditional Indigenous hand-tapping techniques with Paiwan artist Cudjuty Patjidres. The conversation highlights tattoos as personal expressions of memory and identity, and the shift away from gang-related stigmas.

In this episode of Reporter’s Notebook, host Joey Chou and reporter Chris Gorin break down a landmark shift in Taiwan's economic landscape. While a new trade agreement with the United States offers relief to some industries, the conversation quickly pivots to the elephant in the room: the massive, resource-hungry boom of Artificial Intelligence.

Reporter Tiffany Wong reflects on covering Taiwan’s so-called comfort women – women and girls who were trafficked into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II – confronting war’s impact on non-combatants, historical silence and why remembering these women matters amid today’s rising geopolitical tensions.