Up today on the show, the Canadian foreign minister snubs Taiwan twice. Paraguay holds a vote on dumping ties with Taiwan. Han Kuo-yu loses on appeal. The KMT is slumping in the polls, with their worst showing ever--while the DPP and the Tsai administration are riding high. The government is continuing to keep the cash spigot open... and much more. This is a juicy show, be sure to stick around.

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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).

More details are coming out on the Han recall vote, and accusations of Kaohsiung City Govt meddling are growing. KMT Chair Johnny Chiang may be targeting the powerful Huang Fuhsing. The gas hack is now suspected of being political. A petition is gaining steam on making Taiwan's so-called "marriage equality" laws a bit more equal in reality. The DPP is targeting a non-existent committee for elimination. Finally, a WHO battle royale is taking shape over Taiwan that will be very illuminating on Taiwan's place in the world.

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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).

More Coronavirus cash on the way, Han Kuo-yu defends himself with... the Love Motel Ferris Wheel! KMT spokesperson tows the Communist line on Chinese TV. Chunghwa Post seemingly wants to help Taiwan join the ranks of tinpot dictatorships. Skulls are on their way from Scotland. Huang Kuo-chang may be back at a rice cooker company. Though short term business is poor, the government is closing in on pledging NT$1 trillion to companies returning to Taiwan. Hackers attack gas companies. More mask diplomacy on the way, and possibly some serious support for Taiwan in the WHO. China Airlines used in a pro-Trump political ad as a stand-in for China. Finally, some fascinating comments from a retired PLA general.

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).

Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss some a new race involving giant Matsu statues in Penghu and Taichung and the United Front efforts in Taiwan, the Han Kuo-yu recall updates. Comments on the Milk Tea Alliance and Taiwan's increasing warm power. Finally, talk about how Taiwan has become a more interesting and higher profile nation in the past few months.

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Up today on the program, the CEC is running into problems setting up polling booths for the Han recall vote, which may lead to a self-decapitation, two KMT lawmakers go tough on crime, but is it part of a broader strategy? Finally, Norway changes "Taiwanese" to "Chinese," a move backed by a district court.

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).

Some quick coronavirus and economic updates, then on to allegations that Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu's administration is targeting pro-recall ads. The DPP is working to crack down on PRC-ROC dual nationals. AIT is on a PR push, ostensibly to promote Taiwan's bid to enter the WHA, but in reality, they likely have a different motive. Finally, the Filipina deportation saga is increasing in scope. 

As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report(dot)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).

Some quick coronavirus and economic updates, then on to some very puzzling comments from the National Security Bureau claiming to know Kim Jong-un is alive, which begs some questions. The Filipina deportation saga refuses to die down. Finally, massive Matsu statues and their political significance in the pro-annexation agenda.

As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report(dot)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. TRNB is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

We kick off with some basic headlines and updates, including coronavirus, business, delays to the launch of electronic IDs, and the launching of a Coast Guard warship. The legislature is moving ahead with changing the passports and China Airlines. Sunflower activists have been found guilty, after having been cleared by a lower court. CCP Mouthpiece hyperventilates over the Netherlands changing their office name in Taipei, despite following a format used by other countries. Taiwanese want to join the WHA as "Taiwan." The govt is reportedly investigating 87 over working illegally in China. Finally, the Filipina deportation saga takes another weird turn.

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).

Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss some new polling showing Hou You-yi is a powerhouse, Han Kuo-yu may be headed to the outhouse, and Johnny Chiang has a house to fix, and it won't be easy. The KMT's prospects in 2022 currently look dire. Is President Tsai "pro-independence?" The Philippines has two different lines on whether they want a Filipina deported from Taiwan for attacking Duterte on Facebook. All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport

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Trying a different format today, let us know what you think of it in the comments. Coronavirus updates and news. A fire in Taipei claims five lives. Judicial Yuan explains why they don't want juries. Two new constitution proposals move forward. Gas prices hit a 20-year low. Former US ambassador petitions Taiwan for WHO inclusion. Somewhat problematic NPP poll released. The Philippines wants to deport Filipina from Taiwan. 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).