Taiwan This Week

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Taiwan This Week episodes

March 17, 2017 Revisiting the September Strife

We discuss the indictment of former President Ma Ying-jeou on charges related to leaks of confidential information, rising fear over espionage, Uber's latest Taiwan woes, and we round out the program looking at the challenges of Taiwan baseball.

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1 hr 1 min
March 10, 2017 Political De-education

ICRT News and commentators discuss this week's top news including accusations of academic interference at Taiwan's universities, the many ways Taiwan marked International Women's Day, a potential big play by Hon Hai, and more.

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1 hr 2 min
March 03, 2017 A Week for Remembrance

We discuss the flurry of news out this week related to the 228 Massacre including the declassification of related historical documents. Then we look at new restrictions on hikers in Taiwan, the opening of the Taoyuan MRT line, and more.

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1 hr 15 min
February 24, 2017 One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest

We discuss the latest bird flu news, China's surprising plans to commemorate the 228 Massacre, mass protests in Taiwan's South and Center over pollution, the growing opposition to President Tsai's pension reforms, and more.

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1 hr 3 min
February 17, 2017 "The Call II: The Incoherenting"

ICRT News and guests discuss US President Trump's call with Chinese President Xi and what it means for Taiwan, the latest tragedy to strike Taiwan's tourism industry, a troubling outbreak of avian influenza, and more.

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1 hr 11 min
February 17, 2017 Stopping Bird Flu in Kaohsiung

In this bonus coverage of the unfolding avian influenza outbreak we speak with the general director of Kaohsiung City's Health Bureau to learn more about local efforts to stop the spread of the disease.

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15 min
February 10, 2017 Shuffled up

ICRT News and guests discuss Uber's last day in Taiwan, the Tsai Admin's first cabinet reshuffle, Cambodia's decision to ban Taiwan's flag, an alleged attempt to stuff the membership roles ahead of the KMT chairmanship election, and more.

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58 min
February 03, 2017 Ooh! Another Ranking!

ICRT News and guests discuss Uber's decision to suspend service, how Taiwan's top politicians spent LNY, the opening of the Taoyuan Airport MRT line, Taiwan's trumping of the US in an international freedom ranking, and more.

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52 min
January 20, 2017 Taiwan This Week

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29 min
January 13, 2017 I Left My Heart in Abuja

ICRT News and commentators discuss a slew of international news including Tsai¡¦s trip to Central America and Nigeria¡¦s decision to distance itself further from Taiwan. Then we discuss the KMT chairmanship race, and other domestic news.

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56 min

About Taiwan This Week

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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.