Is the AI boom a bubble? AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su joins Commonwealth Magazine to share why the AI revolution is just getting started, and why Taiwan remains the center of this universe. Find out why she believes open ecosystems and "AI everywhere" are reshaping our future.

Episode highlights:

01:45 What's behind AMD's $10B investment in Taiwan and 2nm partnership with TSMC?

06:12 Why is Taiwan the only place that can pull off this level of tech manufacturing?

11:00 "Coopetition": How can supply chain rivals stay friendly with each other?

13:00 Who actually makes money in AI?

22:00 What is "Physical AI" and why is it the next technological wave?

27:00 Open vs. Closed: Which tech ecosystem will grow the fastest?

32:00 – Are we in an AI bubble?

Host: Yishan Chen, Editor-in-Chief of CommonWealth Magazine

Guest: Lisa Su, CEO of AMD

Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang

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For decades, Taiwan has been known as the “Bicycle Kingdom.” But it is now under mounting pressure. From the rapid rise of China’s e-bike giants to a growing push in Europe to reshore manufacturing, Taiwan’s bike industry is entering a period of change. How can it navigate this new landscape?

Episode highlights:

04:20 How Taiwan became the “Bicycle Kingdom”

07:20 Why China is not the only challenge facing Taiwan’s bike industry

12:30 Bridging traditional manufacturing with ICT capabilities

21:35 How Taiwan should respond to Europe’s reshoring push

25:10 Why more Taiwanese companies are becoming open to change

27:05 Adapting to the emerging e-bike ecosystem

33:20 Why Anchor Global is launching an Industry Lab with Walmart as the pilot case

Host: Kwangyin Liu, Deputy Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine

Guest: Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Global

Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang

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Is artificial intelligence a threat to human agency, or an opportunity for civic innovation? 2025 Right Livelihood Laureate and Taiwan Cyber Ambassador Audrey Tang discusses the shift from algorithms to symbiotic "local Kami" AI. Find out why she has no fear for AI agents and OpenClaw. It’s a masterclass in staying human in a world of synthetic intimacy, with one life hack that will help you sleep better.
[05:46] How Audrey "translated" the Taiwan model to be adopted in California
[09:40] How her book inspired Anno to run for Tokyo Governor
[12:05] What do "Civic AI" and "6 Pack of Care" have to do with AI anxiety?
[14:20] How Civic AI principles played out in Taiwan's combat on fraud
[20:50] Why conflict is not a bug but a power source
[24:15] When AI agents do all the jobs, what's left for humans?
Host: Kwangyin Liu, Deputy Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: Audrey Tang, Taiwan Cyber Ambassador
Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang

＊Read more on Audrey’s take on AI: https://civic.ai/
＊Read more on Audrey’s take on AI: https://civic.ai/openclaw/
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As China becomes increasingly opaque, how can Taiwan maintain a clear-eyed perspective? We are joined by Professor Tao to dissect the China Monitoring Report by Thinking Taiwan Foundation. They move past the headlines to analyze 50 indicators across economy, finance, and society, revealing a dual-speed reality and rising systemic social unrest.
[03:00] Thinking Taiwan 2.0: Former President Tsai Ing-wen’s platform for policy analysis
[05:53] The 50-Indicator Framework
[16:16] Dual-Speed Economy: Record exports vs. trapped savings
[20:30] How China’s low consumption triggers global de-industrialization
[22:05] Record-low birth rates and the rise of "systemic unfairness" grievances
[30:50] Why Xi prioritizes military/tech over social welfare stimulus
Host: Kwangyin Liu, Deputy Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: Yifen Tao, Associate Professor of National Taiwan University
Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang
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Is Taiwan’s biggest ally still reliable? For years, the U.S. and Taiwan were "best friends" because of democracy. But now, the conversation has changed to "protection fees" and business deals. This shift is creating a wave of U.S. skepticism across the island. We look at why people in Taiwan feel anxious and what happens to Taiwan’s security when friendship becomes a transaction.
[00:34] Why Taiwan’s mood is a global warning sign.
[01:43] The "might makes right" dynamic at Davos.
[07:33] The shift from "shared values" to "protection fees."
[11:43] Understanding the gap between anxiety and trust.
[18:24] Is moving chip capacity to the U.S. a dangerous move?
[34:47] The U.S. warning: Pay more to be "worth defending."
Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: William Yang, Senior Analyst of the International Crisis Group
Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang
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There is historic shift in Europe-Taiwan ties. From Ukraine war to the "Trump factor," we examine why Brussels is looking past old constraints of its One China policy. A new paper asks if Taiwan can turn symbolic support into economic substance Europe now needs for resilience.

01:50 - The explosion in Taiwan-EU interactions
04:00 - How global instability sobered up EU policy toward Taiwan
17:20 - Mapping 30 nations' attitudes
23:30 - Why EU leaders are vocal about Taiwan
28:10 - The shift from symbolism to economic security
34:10 - Why Taiwan must move from a subject of debate to an active partner

Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guests: Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy, Visiting Fellow at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
Matej Šimalčík, Executive Director of Central European Institute of Asian Studies

Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang

＊Read more: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=4394
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COP30 wrapped in Belém after two weeks, and the final deal landed with a weak punch. No fossil-fuel phaseout, no major breakthrough. So what does this outcome mean? And with Taiwan hosting an unprecedented pavilion in the Green Zone, what role is Taiwan carving out in global climate politics? In this episode, I speak with climate scientist Rachel Cleetus and NGO worker Jack Huang to break it down.

3:08 — Is clean energy development on track for 1.5°C?
8:10 — Why doesn’t Taiwan have a country pavilion?
11:38 — How did Taiwan secure a presence in the Green Zone?
15:10 — Why should Taiwan care about COP at all?
22:15 — Why the climate crisis isn’t a zero-sum game

Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: Rachel Cleetus, Union of Concerned Scientists and Jack Huang, Project Coordinator of United Nations OICT

Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang

＊Read our COP30 coverage： https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=4446
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In September, U.S. Customs hit Taiwan's Giant with a Withhold Release Order—the first ever against a Taiwanese company—blocking its bikes from entering the U.S. over alleged forced labor. The move puts over US$1 billion in exports at risk and exposes gaps between Taiwan’s labor laws and global standards. What must Taiwan do to rebuild trust in its supply chains?

3:30 – Why is the broker system a high-risk factor for forced labor?
6:28 – What steps can Giant take to resume U.S. exports?
10:55 – Why is there a gap between Taiwan’s labor laws and global standards?
12:50 – What actions should Taiwanese companies take to improve?
20:50 – Story of an employer who covers recruitment fees for her worker.

Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: CC Wu, trade compliance consultant of PwC Taiwan

Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang

＊Read about Taiwan's migrant workers：https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3597
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As the world marks two years since the October 7 conflict, peace feels more distant than ever. Israeli peace educator Roi Silberberg and Palestinian scholar Hazem Almassry share deeply personal stories—from childhood in Gaza to life in a shared Jewish-Arab village. They reflect on Gaza’s devastation, Israel’s militarized “normal,” and Taiwan’s own security, arguing that peace begins not with agreements, but with dialogue.

03:00 — Hazem’s childhood in Gaza and path to Taiwan
09:50 — Roi’s journey into peace education
20:15 — Family under siege: Hazem's life and loss in Gaza
30:56 — The fellows' Kinmen visit and Taiwan’s “front line” identity
35:00 — The power in the choice of word "genocide"

Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guests: Hazem Almassry, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Academia Sinica
Roi Silberberg, Director of School for Peace 
  
Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang
＊Read about Taiwan： https://english.cw.com.tw 
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Taiwan is at an energy crossroads. After decades of debate, a recent referendum revealed that over 70% favor restarting its last nuclear power plant. What does this shift mean for Taiwan’s energy security? We sit down with Danny Chang, former chairman of Star Buck Power Corp, to unpack Taiwan’s nuclear dilemma and why the island is rethinking its position on nuclear power.

0:00 – How Taiwan’s latest referendum sparks debate on nuclear power
6:00 – Why Taiwan’s anti-nuclear stance is rooted in history
10:30 – Shifting opinions: costs, climate change, and rising power demand
17:04 – Japan and the U.S. show how nuclear comebacks happen
24:27 – Can renewables meet Taiwan’s ambitious energy goals?

Host: Kwangyin Liu, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine
Guest: Kuor hsin Chang, former Chairman of Star Buck Power 
  
Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang
＊Tracking Taiwan's nuclear debates：https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=4287 
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