More and more people around the world are tuning into Taiwan. Is this a good thing?

As I avoid the Coronavirus in more ways than one, I think about what it’s like to be a Westerner in Taiwan. Generally, quite nice!

After my first day out of quarantine, looking at the beautiful nature of Taiwan, I mostly talk about the Coronavirus and politics; sigh! Perhaps I’ll do a piece about butterflies and fruit next week.

What has six days in quarantine held for me, Taiwan and the world? I built some steps (literally, not metaphorically).

After a quick look at the Coronavirus and its political implications for Taiwan, we rank European countries in terms of their relationship with Taiwan.

My April interview has now reach over 100 listens. Andy has lived in both China and Taiwan. In this episode I ask my Turkish and German friend how Taiwan compares with Germany and Turkey.

As the protests in Hong Kong enter their tenth week, it seems more and more likely that they will affect the outcome of the Taiwanese election in January one way or another. Also to sell Taiwanese tea in China, you now have to sell yourself out.

The waiting is over and a country in Asia has finally allowed an equal marriage bill to pass. The race for the 2020 presidential election takes on a darker tone as we look at consequences of party nominations.

Andy, my old flat-mate, talks about his time living in Taiwan and China.

A new podcast, looking at Taiwan's unique place in the modern world.

This episode brings us closer to modern day Taiwan. We look at outsiders and their influence on Taiwan, finishing off with the huge influx in 1949 at the end of the Chinese civil war.