TaiwanPlus on ICRT

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TaiwanPlus is the nation's first English-language video news and programming plarform for an international audience. With "TaiwanPlus on ICRT", you can enjoy this daily nes update on the major stories... more

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The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.

TaiwanPlus on ICRT episodes:

June 07, 2022 COVID-19 update; Heavy rain alert
The first case of severe inflammatory syndrome in children has appeared, and the teenage boy who displayed the syndrome one month after tested positive for COVID-19 is now recovering.
Weather forecasters say western cities in Taiwan can expect a wet week ahead with torrential rain mainly from today until Thursday.
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11min
June 07, 2022 A dip in Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 case number; Daja Mazu¡¦s many challenges
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Taiwan has continued to drop and now the government is focused on child death of COVID and hospital capacity.
The faith of Daja Mazu Temple is encountering a lot of challenge and creativity, with the help of technology like GPS, is giving a new face to an old tradition.
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12min
June 03, 2022 Taiwan Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival; several trade breakthroughs announced
Taiwan celebrated Dragon Boat Festival today, and Taiwan Plus was there to witness the action on the water and off it.
Also in the news today¡Xadvances in talks between Taiwan and its top trade allies, the United States and European Union.
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13min
June 02, 2022 US and Taiwan hold Trade Talks; Taiwan revives tourism
Taiwan and US ties have grown deeper over the years, but a trade deal remains a sticking point in the relationship. A stimulus program for the tourism industry will revive travel to the island.
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14min
June 01, 2022 COVID-19 rules relaxed; Military attributes AT-3 crash to pilot inexperience
Health authorities have eased rules for new arrivals at international airports and discharge rules for hospitalized coronavirus patients.
The military has attributed the cause of the fatal AT-3 crash to pilot¡¦s inexperience and the plane¡¦s old age.
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12min
May 31, 2022 AT-3 trainer jet crash killed pilot; one out of 5 adults suffer long COVID
A military AT-3 trainer jet crashed today in Kaohsiung, killing the 23-year-old pilot, and investigations are ongoing to look for the cause.
One in 5 adult patients of COVID-19 experienced lingering effects of the disease for weeks.
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12min
May 30, 2022 COVID-19 update; Legislative Yuan passes controversial bill
The increase in child COVID deaths with complications of encephalitis has caused grave concern.
The Legislative Yuan has passed a controversial bill that would acquit former President Chen Shui-bian of misuse of the state affairs funds.
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11min
May 27, 2022 Computex showcases Metaverse; COVID-19 saw record death toll
The 2022 Computex Taipei trade show highlights what Metaverse can do and post-pandemic technology.
The rising death toll of COVID-19 is a worrying sign as the number of deaths stood at a record high of 126 today.
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11min
May 26, 2022 Nurses overwhelmed amid COVID-19 outbreak; Significance of Taiwan¡¦s exclusion from IPEF
Nurses are overwhelmed amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and they\'re skeptical about the MOHW putting a cap on patient numbers.
Yun Hai Pantry, an online food seller, is introducing Taiwanese cuisine and food products to the United States.
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13min
May 25, 2022 Jiang Wan-an nominated to run for Taipei Mayor; Saving giant clams
The opposition KMT has officially nominated Jiang Wan-an for the Taipei Mayoral election on November 26th.
The government has banned the trade in the giant clam as part of the conservation efforts to revive this species.
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11min

FAQs about TaiwanPlus on ICRT:

How many episodes does TaiwanPlus on ICRT have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.