Taiwan Report

Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss national unification goals with unexpected supporters of a related bill, Taiwan withdraws from trying for a spot at the World Health Assembly, Han telling his followers not to go to the recall poll, DPP attempting to get irrigation, farmers and fishers cooperatism under control, a quick pass at the first anniversary of equal marriage in Taiwan, the cabinet resignation and turnover and some names of who might take which positions.

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The New York Times and others have applied to set up bureaus in Taiwan. Chinese hacking efforts are getting more sophisticated. Chinese Communist mouthpiece says something intriguing that may point to economic turbulence ahead. The TPP makes a pan-green move as DPP retreats and what this action might say about the TPP. Finally, I got something wrong on yesterday's show, but I learned that Han Kuo-yu's call for his supporters to skip the recall vote is much more mysterious.

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

Taiwan Report News Brief – Han calls on supporters to NOT vote in the recall. Seriously!

This is a big show with lots of can't miss analysis, and moved some topics to tomorrow to focus on only four stories today: Han Kuo-yu is calling for his supporters NOT to vote in the recall election! DPP caves to fears over upsetting China, while the KMT is showing signs of some distancing from the PRC. In the WHA vote coming up, India will be a crucial vote--they're officially on the fence, but we explain why they're important and include interesting clips from Indian media advocating for Taiwan for you.

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

A marriage equality survey is out, offering a look at where society is on the eve of the first anniversary of marriage equality.  TSMC is going to be made in the USA.  Returning Taiwanese firms pledges have reached NT$1 Trillion...yes, with a "T."  The outgoing VP is giving away his salary and pension.  The "King of Hualien" is going to jail.  Finally, three stories on the poor, poor PRC being snubbed.

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

Up on today's program, we finally know what Apple is up to in Taiwan. Another prominent KMT member makes comments that cause outrage, and headaches for KMT chair Johnny Chiang. President Tsai is taking back the reins at the DPP, and the cabinet has resigned, opening the way for a reshuffle. The public is behind raising electricity rates. France stands up to China over Taiwan arms sales. Finally, the upcoming WHO/WHA battle over the inclusion of Taiwan adds new combatants, but Canada's prime minister won't admit that Taiwan is a country.

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

Up today on the program, the President's party is to be scaled back, Apple is investing big in Taiwan, and Taiwan is considered a great place to invest. The Han recall is looking increasingly grim for the incumbent mayor, and more names are floated as his replacement on the KMT side. Finally, the WHO and WHA inclusion saga keeps growing.

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

Medical marijuana is in the news. The US is apparently pressuring TSMC to build a chip fab in the US. Military ties boosted between Taiwan and the US, and a mysterious middle eastern country. More international support for Taiwan in the WHO pours in. If Han loses the recall, who will the KMT run? Transport Minister Lin Chia-lung appears to now be firmly in favor of changing China Airlines' name. AIT gets involved in a local political decision in a way they would never have in the past. Finally, the KMT response to the proposal to drop "unification" as a national goal is very, very interesting! Today's TRNB is a big show, with lots of analysis, so be sure to stick around to the end.

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

Up today on the program, the definition of "police weapons" may change, the government is stepping up on cyberattacks, sports are making a comeback, and Canada comes around. But it's two big potential bombshells that caught my eye: indictments over alleged vote-buying for Han Kuo-yu, and a move to remove "unification of the nation" as a national goal. Be sure to stick around for those!

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

The Taiwan Context hosted by Michael Turton, with special guest Katy Hui-Wen Hung, on the Culinary History of Taipei, offering some surprising twists and turns.

Note: The wrong audio has been embedded within this program. A new version has been uploaded and the audio in this stream corrected.

Up today on the program, the definition of "police weapons" may change, the government is stepping up on cyberattacks, sports are making a comeback, and Canada comes around. But it's two big potential bombshells that caught my eye: indictments over alleged vote-buying for Han Kuo-yu, and a move to remove "unification of the nation" as a national goal. Be sure to stick around for those!

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. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).