Taiwan Report

This is part one of a three-part series based on my lecture at Tunghai University. This part gives the background from World War II to the cutting of diplomatic relations in 1979 to provide context on current relations.

As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.

Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.

Recent developments show Taiwan is attempting to tackle PRC influence, but the approach is slow, haphazard, poorly implemented. We look at some new moves by the government, and two recent cases that show they haven’t been terribly effective so far.

As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.  Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.

The TPP and Ko Wen-je remain a force in Taiwan’s politics, but challenges remain to break into the big leagues. We look at their recent moves, chances going forward, and Ko’s recent moves that blew up in his face politically.

As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.

Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.

The Japanese de-facto embassy raises the flag at a curious time. TSMC and Foxconn are making bold moves toward world domination. Food delivery drivers are to be offered to join a union, but will heavy traffic nix it?

Transcript: https://report.tw/headlines-apr-21-food-delivery-driver-union/

Seven indicted over train crash and transport minister Lin is resigning and heading back to Taichung. The European trade office director slams the KMT...at a KMT event. The Canadian government is humiliated after bullying on China's behalf.

Transcript: https://report.tw/taiwan-headlines-apr-17-2021/

KMT scoffs at MOI suggestion to change emblem, accuses DPP of distracting from train crash. Government puts on brave face as drought deepens. GDP growth predictions stellar, time to crack open the XO? New West Asia Formosa Club founded.

Vaccines for travel abroad on horizon. Babies now a luxury item. Defence of Pratas upped. Twitter supports #MilkTeaAlliance, unlike Facebook and Google. Canada bullies forum on behalf of CCP. India-Taiwan ties improving, but denies helping Taiwan in Paraguay.

In this episode we talk to Manuel Zehr about Taiwan's renewable energy ambitions, the prospectus of offshore wind, and urban energy requirements. Each nation across the world continues to tackle their own metabolic requirements, one that goes continues to grow exponentially. We consider the implications of micro, regional , and global grids on geopolitics and urban sustainability.

COVAX vaccines arrive. Legal challenge to one remaining marriage equality barrier. Hsinta power plant to go coal-free. White Wolf subpoenaed over "red troops" recruit. BBC China correspondent comes here. Support from Belgium and France. North Korea isn't developing Taiwan's submarines.

Transcript: https://report.tw/taiwan-headlines-apr-5-2021/

Worst train wreck in decades. Water cut two days a week in Central Taiwan. Mortality rate drops 30%. Short-term property sales taxes upped. Questions on transitional justice. Lots more great business news. PLAAF incursions spiking. WHO takes Taiwan cash.

Transcript: https://report.tw/taiwan-headlines-apr-4-2021/