Taiwan This Week

We talk Lai Ching-te's Cabinet taking form, details emerging about the May 20 inauguration ceremony and more.

We talk an earthquake aftermath, a China trip, new Cabinet leadership and stink bug

We talk chatter of a second Ma Ying-jeou meeting with China's Xi Jinping, Taiwan's position in the AI revolution and more.

We talk calls for a South China Sea visit, the 10th anniversary of Sunflower Movement, convenience store numbers and more.

We talk the ongoing Sudan dyes controversy, security at Taiwan's overseas offices questioned, proposals for absentee voting dismissed and more.

We talk mention of reunification in Beijing, gray-zone warfare tactics, the latest news about the Kinmen boat collision incident and more.

We talk 228 Incident memorial events and comments and more.

We talk the latest fallout from a deadly chase in waters off Kinmen, a slightly delayed policy LY address, food safety issues and more.

We talk the election of the KMT's Han Kuo-yu as Legislative Speaker, China unilaterally adjusting flight routes, generative AI use and more.

We talk single digit temperatures, the pending vote for a Legislative Speaker, visitors from America and more.

We talk the lose of a diplomatic ally, the maintaining of a chairman, the choosing of a new speaker and more.

We talk an election, a 'trust' Xi Jinping comment, a 'rocket' launch alert message and more.

We talk Chinese media coverage of Taiwan's election, Beijing's military activity in the run-up to the ballot and more.

We talk about some of the top stories from here Taiwan over the past year.

We talk suspend ECFA tariff relief, presidential candidate property and land ownership issues and more.

This week's edition is a special ICRT-TVBS World Taiwan election roundtable event recorded at the National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei. Host Gavin Phipps is joined by National Chengchi University Assistant Professor Lev Nachman; Bloomberg Taipei Bureau Chief Samson Ellis; independent journalist, writer, and host Fan Chi-fei (范琪斐) and Oakland University Associate Professor Su Chiao-ning (蘇巧寧). The panelist discuss issues including the latest polls and what polling means in Taiwan, how to the candidates are seeking to attract young voters, the China policies of the presidential candidates, the legislative elections and possible presidential election outcomes.

We talk allegations that an attempt to form a joint presidential ticket violated election laws, the battle for the youth vote, media impartiality in election reporting and more.

We talk the latest election polls, the party lists, questions over a candidate's media ties and more.

We talk a humiliating meeting between party bigwigs, the DPP finalizing its election ticket, the ballot recounting system being ruled unconstitutional and more.

We talk an election gambit, Taiwan in focus on the sidelines of APEC, a "fat tax" proposal and more.

We talk denials that an election outcome could spark war with China, plans to legalize surrogacy, a trip to Eastern Europe and more.

We talk the latest news about the KMT-TPP election alliance, Terry Gou submitting his 2024 signature petition, the DPP crying foul over the possible choice of a China-born party list candidate and more.

We talk Taiwan companies in China coming under the spotlight, comments by Ma Ying-jeou in the United States raising some ire feelings here in Taiwan and more.

We talk a joint opposition election ticket, the abandonment of plans for an advanced wafer fab, denials of an immediate opening up of the island's hospitality sector to migrant workers and more.

We talk it being United Nations time again, more egg import woes and more.

We talk the latest news about the partial collapse of a building in Taipei, a named possible presidential running mate and more.

We talk the Central American Parliament, allegations that China is using to trade to meddle, calls to stop killing pedestrians and more.

We talk Lai Ching-te's overseas trip, the indictment of the Hsinchu City mayor, a Constitutional Court ruling, a night at the Presidential Building and more.

We talk an energy policy platform, a twin city forum, food poisoning and more.

We talk passage of amendments to gender equality laws, another espionage case; Hou Yu-yi and more.

We talk the Han Kuang, the Wanan, Hou Yu-ih, election polls and more.

We talk a pending transit, opposition presidential hopefuls rallying in Taipei and more.

We talk Paraguay's president-elect, Ko Wen-je's eunuch comment, a rice rebellion and more.

We talk Lai Ching-te, Hou Yu-ih, vegetables and more.

We talk some of the latest election news, questions over the foreign minister's interview techniques, Mirror TV's cable channel application and more.

We talk the foreign minister in the Czech Republic, the Straits Forum, new regional monthly public transport passes and more.

We talk failures to address sexual harassment cases, a trip to Japan to talk, the government's energy policy facing questions and more.

We talk some of the latest election news, a local leadership poll, data breaches and more.

We talk the WHA, migrant workers, overseas Chinese police stations and more.

We talk January's main presidential candidates, a visit by the UK's shortest-ever serving prime minister and more.

We talk a pending announcement of presidential election nominees, another deadly construction site related accident; Starlux Airline facing questions over delays and postponed flights and more.

We talk ties with Paraguay, no WHA invite, a Labor Day rally and more.

We talk the end of the CECC after over 1,190 days, female reservists undergoing military training, debate about the legalization of euthanasia and more.

We talk a request for President Tsai Ing-wen to attend November's APEC talks, a second representative office in Italy, electric buses and more.

We talk Chinese military exercises, Chinese fair trade inspections, a possible gift of another panda from China and more.

We talk the Tsai-McCarthy meeting, Ma Ying-jeou, Ko Wen-je and eggs.

We talk a head of state in the US and a former head state in China, a rogue baboon making the headlines and more.

We talk former President Ma Ying-jeou traveling to China, the KMT's 2024 election presidential nomination process and more.

We talk diplomatic relations, presidential primary chatter, dismissing concerns of power shortages and more.

We talk a moved meeting, talk of the FSM switching diplomatic ties to Taiwan, a DPP by-election victory and a high-profile mob banquet.

We talk 228 memorial events, the nationwide egg shortage, 'misadvertised' sports events and more.

We talk a closed door security meeting in Washington D.C. and some 'secret' meetings in Taipei, a special bill for post-coronavirus pandemic economic recovery and more.

We talk concerns and questions in Taiwan over Chinese spy balloons, calls for Kinmen to be declared a demilitarized zone, the Central Epidemic Command Center set to ease its indoor face mask mandate and more.

We talk a new Cabinet, a new telephone conversation, a new pro-basketball player and more.

We talk Beijing's latest military drills near Taiwan, visits by foreign delegations and more.

We talk New Year's Day political pledges and statements, China coronavirus outbreak concerns, the citizen judge system and more.

We talk the top and bottom of the news from Taiwan in 2022

We talk a week of TikTok talk, a pending Taipei by-election, a partial Tourism Bureau budget freeze and more.

We talk exports to China facing more problems; calls for the resumption of direct ferry links to China from Kinmen and Matsu, Santa hats causing a commotion and more.

We talk TSMC's new plant in the US, warnings about Taiwan being used as scapegoat if protests in China continue, plans to prohibit people with certain criminal convictions from running for office and more.

We talk about what's ahead for the winners and the losers of Taiwan's local elections.

We talk Taiwan's local elections.

We talk Taiwan chatter at the G20, TSMC's founder heading Taiwan's delegation to the APEC Summit amid semiconductor concerns, some of the latest local election news and more.

We talk Taiwan to be the topic of Biden-Xi talks, the Taipei mayoral election, a deadly extortion ring and more.

We talk concerns that China will poach more allies, the government facing questions over the Medigen coronavirus vaccine, experts from both Taiwan and China agreeing on care for giant panda Tuan Tuan and more.

An ECCT-ICRT hosted local election roundtable special.

We talk Xi Jinping's Taiwan comments, local election news and more.

We talk this week's National Day, the reopening of Taiwan's borders to quarantine free arrivals, some local latest election news and more.

We talk National Day, the lifting of quarantine regulations for arrivals, Taipei mayoral candidates unveiling of their pet policies and more.

We talk Paraguay's president calling for Taiwan investment, the International Civil Aviation Organization's triennial assembly, new emergency coordination office for wartime and more.

We talk earthquakes, high level talk of the defense of Taiwan, the lifting of border restrictions and more.

We talk UN General Assembly plans, an act in the United States and a resolution in the European Parliament, a survey showing widespread support for the death penalty and more.

We talk incursions by Chinese operated UAVs, anger over increases to the minimum wage, a pet squirrel attack on the Taipei metro and more.

We talk fallout from the killing of two police officers; some ire feelings about the KMT vice chairman's China trip and more.

We talk organized crime gangs and fake jobs, the cancellation of the WorldPride 2025 event due to a dispute over wording and more.

We talk China's military exercises, a trip to China by the KMT's vice chairman and more.

We talk the visit to Taiwan this week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- from its build-up to the fallout.

We talk US-China-Taiwan issues, more problems for the DPP's Taoyuan mayoral candidate, increasing confidence in the lay judge system and more.

We talk questions over a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the European Union's incoming ambassador to China indicating his support for "peaceful cross-strait reunification" and more.

We talk Taiwan's honoring of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, the DPP's choosing of it's Taipei mayoral candidate and more.

We talk the KMT choosing its Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, the Straits Forum in China, a headline making divorce and more.

We talk controversy over power pricing adjustments, the KMT backtracking on a Taiwan Strait related comment by a ranking member, talk of the negative effects of the government's Bilingual 2030 policy and more.

We talk the local elections shaping up, questions over the government arrivals numbers, a designation for World Cup tickets and more.

We talk trade, defense, diplomatic ties, Ukraine, the foreign ministry's goals and much more with the foreign minister during a conversation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei.

We talk Eric Chu's US trip, a vow to annually hike the minimum wage, the taboo topic of legal red light districts and more.

We talk local insurers looking at huge coronavirus claims, an amendment to decriminalize the use of a presidential state affairs fund, a famous bomber jacket and more.

We talk the rejection of a proposal to put Taiwan's observer status on the agenda of this week's meeting of the global heath body, a lot of Taiwan chatter in the United States, the latest coronavirus news and more.

We talk the attack on members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, the latest Coronavirus news and more.

We talk domestic coronavirus infections continuing to rise, Lee Ming-che's first press conferance since his release from a Chinese prison and more.

We talk the coronavirus latest, a failure to find an agreement on a residency plan for Hong Kong and Macau and more.

We talk the new '3+4' quarantine policy, the World Health Assembly, anger over a newspaper report and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, a fight in the Legislative Yuan over a proposed bill to acquit a former president of corruption, calls for marijuana decriminalization and more.

We talk warnings of possible big rises in coronavirus infection rates, Lee Ming-che's return to Taiwan and more.

We talk revised coronavirus control measures, the sudden postponement of a reported visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Chen Shui-bian facing charges of possibly violating his medical parole, the passing of Peng Ming-min and more.

We talk disagreements over the timing of a constitutional referendum, the government's road map to achieve net zero emissions and more.

We talk conscription reform, local government leadership satisfaction and more.

We talk alleged leaked Russian intelligence documents, an event in support of the people of Ukraine, questions over a power outage at the Taoyuan International Airport and more.

We talk questions regarding how China could be using the situation in Ukraine against Taiwan, possible further shortened quarantine periods for arrivals and more.

We talk another power outage, some high-level headline making visits by former US officials and more.

We talk Taiwan's concerns about the Ukraine crisis, a pending visit by a former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, likely disciplinary action against an Olympic speedskater and more.

We talk high hopes for the sole local coronavirus vaccine, China's claims about secret Taiwanese independence advocates and more.

We talk an end to the import ban on some Japanese food products, talk of a 'Taiwan Model' for lifting quarantine regulations and more.

We talk the continuing aim for zero coronavirus cases, a US transit, criticism over the opening of the Chiang Ching-kuo Cultural Park and more.

We talk digital coronavirus vaccination certificates,Vice president William Lai's first overseas trip, Pingtung's green household electricity and more.

We talk the KMT chairman facing flak, President Tsai Ing-wen getting an invitation to attend the inauguration of Honduras' president-elect, a new drunk driving bill and more.

We talk a new domestic coronavirus cases, a by-election, a recall and a big mess.

We talk some of 2021's top news stories from and about Taiwan.

We talk a budget spat, this past weekend's referendums, a possible showdown over the import of some Japanese food products and more.

We talk referendum issues and possible outcomes in a special show recorded live at a forum in Taipei jointly hosted by ICRT and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan.

We talk Nicaragua, a democracy summit, a worrying locally transmitted coronavirus infection and more.

We talk coronavirus vaccine booster shots, lingering questions over Honduras, the pending reopening of the KMT's office in Washington D.C. and more.

We talk the December 18 referendums from a Kaohsiung perspective, public security issues, participation in Interpol and more.

We talk Taiwan being a topic of discussion during a virtual meeting, foreign migrant workers from Indonesia now allowed to return, the opening of a representative office in Lithuania and more.

We talk an 'undisclosed' visit by a US congressional delegation, China's 'gray zone' threats to Taiwan, the first referendum debate and more.

We talk referendum road trips, a push for Taiwan's inclusion in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a local ordinance to ban e-cigarettes and more.

We talk President Tsai Ing-wen's CNN interview, talk of a return to home coronavirus quarantine; a "specific trade concerns" matter slated for debate at the WTO and more.

We talk a Taichung recall, the European Union seeking to expand ties with Taiwan, controversy over Deepfake porn videos and more.

We talk Double Ten day events and comments, the latest on the planned Datan liquid natural gas terminal and more.

We talk China's stepped-up show of strength in Taiwan's ADIZ, the latest coronavirus related news and more.

We talk undiluted coronavirus vaccine doses, ire feelings in the legislature, support for a hike in the minimum wage and more.

We talk a vaccine grilling, an application to join the CPTPP, China's banning of more fruit imports from Taiwan and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus vaccine situation, reports the name of Taiwan's representative office in Washington D.C. could be changed, Taiwan's first nacelle assembly plant and more.

We talk Delta variant concerns, but no plans to raise the coronavirus alert, chatter Tegucigalpa could sever ties with Taiwan, a proposal to create a "Greater Hsinchu" special municipality and more.

We talk eased coronavirus level 2 alert restrictions for some, comments concerning following Singapore's coronavirus method, the launch of a new government-funded English-language content platform and more.

We talk the Medigen vaccine rollout, controversy over a military memorial ceremony, contraband felines from China and more.

We talk claims the US could abandon Taiwan, a request for emergency use authorization denied, the completion of registrations for the KMT leadership election and more.

We talk an extended alert with some changes, a date for the Medigen jab rollout, the KMT leadership election and more.

We talk more issues related to a local coronavirus vaccine and Taiwan at the Tokyo Olympics.

We talk the a lowered alert, an possible August rollout for a domestic coronavirus vaccine and more.

We talk more businesses to reopen, Medigen getting emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine, economy class and more.

We talk vaccine purchases, more vaccine deliveries, vaccine coverage concerns and more.

We talk the easing of some level 3 coronavirus alert regulations, vaccine coverage, vaccine priority and more.

We talk the latest on the coronavirus variant cluster in Pingtung, chatter of a return to dine-in services, the end of a controversial stay-at-home order for migrant workers and more.

We talk allegations of begging for vaccines, stepped up quarantine requirements and more.

We talk chatter of a level 2.5 coronavirus alert, the coronavirus vaccines latest, testing and more.

We talk the latest on the coronavirus situation and issues surrounding migrant workers and priority vaccinations lists.

We talk the latest on the coronavirus outbreak from a southern perspective.

We talk the latest on the coronavirus situation here in Taiwan.

We talk that latest coronavirus news and more.

We talk a pending MIT coronavirus vaccine, it surprising nobody that Taiwan wasn't invited to the WHA, weeding out the mob from political parties and more.

We talk calls for Taiwan's WHA participation, the latest coronavirus vaccine news, life under the water shortage and more.

We talk a new transport minister, another Taiwan draft bill in the US, the KMT's referendum promotion campaign and more.

We talk an unannounced visit by a US delegation, a Taiwan pineapple loving former US Secretary of State, a too soft" response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and more.

We talk that latest news about the Hualien train crash, the expansion of the government's coronavirus inoculation program, bearing BB guns to deter marauding macaques and more.

We talk the coronavirus vaccine rollout, Chinese 'vaccine diplomacy' targeting one of Taiwan's diplomatic allies, talk of adding Taiwan to America's 'NATO Plus' group of states and more.

We talk supervised holidays in Palau, a coronavirus vaccine rollout timeframe, the delivery of a controversial referendum and more.

We talk concern of a China threats to Taiwan manifesting within the next six years, a Taiwan-Palau travel bubble, worsening water woes and more.

We talk coronavirus vaccine arrivals, pushing for 'freedom pineapples,' a petition to protect algae reefs and more.

We talk a newly appointed head of the Mainland Affairs Council, tightened water restrictions, controversy surrounding a 228 memorial event and more.

We talk issues surrounding the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine purchase, Constitutional amendments, a KMT chairman making a Time magazine List and more.

We talk on and then off in Guyana, the possible arrival soon of coronavirus vaccines, the return to politics of a prominent media personality and more.

We talk a "rock-solid commitment," general budget cuts, Taiwan-made satellites blasting into orbit and more.

We talk heightened coronavirus concerns, targeted recall campaigns, controversy over a Supreme Court ruling and more.

We talk the removing of restrictions on contact between US and Taiwan officials, a planned visit that didn't happen, the KMT's plans to re-establish a presence in the US, lofty development plans for the south and plans to name and shame errant drivers in Kaohsiung.

We talk the Washington D.C. riots and Taiwan, coronavirus issues, pork matters, a former president taking to the airwaves and more.

We talk the top stories from and about Taiwan in 2020.

We talk indigenous arms, a digital communications act, the island's next 'tech miracle,' the national anthem and more.

We talk questions over coronavirus quarantine violation fines, human rights issues, concerns about property market speculation and more.

We talk crude oil from Chad, a China-produced talk show from Taiwan, a new passport and more.

We talk a hush-hush secret visit, a focus on ractopamine at the autumn struggle protest, suspended MRT trial runs and more.

We talk the possible end of a cable news channel, economic talks, trade pacts and stubborn independence advocates.

We talk US-Taiwan ties under Joe Biden, the resumed World Health Assembly, coronavirus vaccines, and more.

We talk how Taiwan viewed America's election, a meeting of senior national security officials, a lawsuit aimed at stopping planned electronic ID cards and more.

We talk CTi TV's broadcast license review, a warning to local governments in regards their ractopamine bans, a dark bookstore and more.

Recorded at the National Taiwan University's GIS Convention Center, and jointly organized by the Asia-Pacific Youth Association and ICRT, this special show features regular ICRT commentator Ross Feingold, Albert Chiu, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Taichung's Donghai University and National Taiwan University Professor of Political Science Huang Min-hua -- who discuss the ramifications for Taiwan be it a Donald Trump re-election or a Joe Biden White House for the next four years.

We talk how a birthday cake caused a commotion, allegations of espionage, a planned speedy train line to Yilan and more.

We talk some big arms deals, some seemingly forced confessions, a name issue, a plastic packaging problem and more.

We talk protection of Taiwan's airspace, support for the island's inclusion in United Nations affiliated organizations, a new food safety referendum and more.

We talk another high level visit and and equally high level luncheon, a sudden no-go for the KMT, ruffled cross-strait feathers, talk of banning motorcycles and scooters from sidewalks and more.

We talk dodgy face masks, US-Taiwan trade, a KMT delegation heading to China to attend a forum, local government leadership ratings and more.

We talk plans to lift the US pork product import ban, Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil's visit, a new passport cover design and more.

We talk a near week-long verbal war of words, a visit by some Czech friends, a coronavirus antibody test report and more.

We talk the results of the Kaohsiung mayoral by-election, the significance of the use of the word Taiwan, action against Chinese over-the-top service providers and more.

We talk Alex Azar's trip to Taiwan, tomorrow's Kaohsiung mayoral by-election, a delay in e-IDs and more.

We talk alleged kickbacks to lawmakers, a special visitor from Washington, the first TPP party congress, dangerous heavy metals and more.

We talk the death of former president Lee Teng-hui, fresh coronavirus concerns, a soaring stock market, trend setting octogenarian laundry owners and more.

We talk a "joint trial, joint verdict" mechanism, a national party congress, a motion for a sister city agreement and more.

We talk stimulus vouchers, a military exercise, an "unacceptable" omission of the ROC flag, baseball and more.

We talk response measures for a security law, Control and Examination Yuan nominee reviews, talk of a visit by the Dalai Lama and more.

We talk reactions to Beijing's national security law for Hong Kong, the expulsion of two Chinese journalists, a newborn giant panda and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, allegations Donald Trump was 'dyspeptic about Taiwan,' fresh pork product exports and more.

We talk the outcome of Kaohsiung's recall vote, Czech government officials plans to visit Taiwan, the Diaoyutais and more.

We talk a recall vote, triple stimulus vouchers, immigration issues and more.

We talk confirmation of the pending relaxation of some coronavirus guidelines, plans to grant asylum to Hong Kong citizens and more.

We talk President Tsai Ing-wen's inaugural address, a new Cabinet, an apology by Han Kuo-yu and more.

We talk coronavirus, 'epidemic prevention tours,' a new ambassador to Paraguay, support for higher electricity rates and more.

We talk coronavirus, a recall, laws regarding mentally ill offenders, fans now being allowed to attend baseball games and more.

We talk the Panshsih incident, coronavirus and the tech sector, a proposal for a bubble tea passport cover design and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, the economics of the outbreak, calls for a more Taiwanese China Airlines and more.

We talk coronavirus, cries of foul over a recall petition, calls to amend the Assembly and Parade Act and a new baseball season.

On Taiwan This Week we discuss the lastest virus developments, battles over coal pollution in Taichung, a proposal for Hong Kong residents to serve in Taiwan's military and the death of dancer Serena Liu.

We talk the latest news on the war against the coronavirus, a high level KMT chinwag and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, a new KMT leader, government rules to restrict media reports about suicides and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, a new bill concerning US-Taiwan ties, a new leader for the KMT and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, calls to lower the voting age, a domestically built civilian rocket and more.

We talk the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the domestic economy, the WHO and more.

We talk the latest coronavirus news, William Lai's US trip, the KMT's leadership election and more.

We talk how the new coronavirus is affecting Taiwan, UN membership and Taiwan, Brexit and Taiwan and more.

We talk what happened and what could happen next following last Saturday's elections.

We talk how the foreign press has been covering the election, concern over a new disease in China and more.

We talk the crash of a Black Hawk helicopter, angry talk about an anti-infiltration bill and fake news.

We talk our top stories from here in Taiwan for 2019.

We talk the first televised presidential policy presentation, tourism as an economic driver, the first person in the world to flirt with a president and more.

We talk Chinese officials entering Taiwan illegally, one airline comes and another goes, a couple of pieces of new legislation and more.

We talk the latest election news, insurance for food couriers and more.

We talk a spying investigation into two Chinese executives, a proposed "Anti-Infiltration Act," childcare policies and more.

A Taiwan this Week election special recorded at the Tunghai University in Taichung part 2.

A Taiwan this Week election special recorded at the Tunghai University in Taichung part 1.

Shelley Rigger shares her opinions about January's election and we talk the latest election news -- in a week packed with it.

We talk China's "26 measures," Youtubers planning to bring unstoppable joy to Taiwan's political scene, Taiwan making a killing on the US-China trade war and more.

This week guest host Ross Feingold and guests Dimitri Bruyas and Donovan Smith discuss Han Kuo-yu's "fair skin and plump" accusation, Chan Tong-kai and more.

We talk Chan Tong-kai, Han Kuo-yu, regulating the food delivery sector and more all wrapped-up in polluting plastic packaging.

This week's show was recorded at the ICRT-ECCT 2020 presidential election roundtable event in Taipei.

We talk the collapse of the Nanfang'ao Bridge, differing opinions about the Hong Kong protests on Taiwan campuses, an end to the Uber saga and more.

We talk the PFP's possible election moves, mob violence in Kaohsiung, an advanced jet trainer and bad news for Tainan due to global warming.

We talk the lose of another ally, two election no-runs, United Nations time once again and a temple hat.

We talk a visit by Joshua Wong, the spirit of former President Chiang Ching-kuo, calls for greater recognition of military service and more.

We talk Terry Gou "seriously considering the possibility" of a 2020 bid, complaints about soaring house prices, a petition calling on the US government to purchase Taiwan and more.

We talk approval of an F-16 sale, claims Taiwan is orchestrating the Hong Kong protests, the island's first commercially operational wind farm and more.

We discuss potential presidential candidates, the potential demise of the NPP, Taiwan's defense technology exhibition, and more.

No Show Due to Typhoon Lekima.

We talk a ban on some Chinese tourists, the latest election news, a new political party, a call for an end to the KMT's use of the the term "1992 consensus" and more.

We talk a cigarette smuggling scandal, flooding in Kaohsiung and an absent mayor, the lose of hosting rights for another international sporting event and more.

We talk a local media outlets editorial lines coming from Beijing, protests, a party and a speech in new York, a charge free face slap and more.

We talk the KMT's 2020 primary latest, an arms sale, claims the president is attempting to change the island's name and more.

We talk the latest 2020 election news, a state visit to the Caribbean, a twin city forum and more.

We talk the KMT's presidential primary, an anti-pro-China media rally, Taiwan's removal from an EU watch list and more.

We talk no referendums for a couple of years, an alleged ban on US officials visiting Taiwan, increased penalties for spying and more.

We talk the DPP's 2020 candidate, Hong Kong's extradition law, another deadly Aloha bus crash, some tabloid tittle-tattle and more.

We talk the end of the DPP's primary dispute, a scuffle in the legislature, Taiwan-US matters and an interesting night out.

We talk same-sex marriage, the DPP\'s festering primary dilemma, it being World Health Assembly time once again and defense issues.

We talk the latest presidential election news, Beijing\'s using the island\'s media to promote its unification agenda and more.

Terry Gou Returns From US as Nomination Fight Continues

We talk the 2020 latest, a lawsuit against a state-owned behemoth, electric bicycles and more.

We talk the latest KMT 2020 news, another warning for Uber, concern about ties with the Solomon Islands and more.

\"Taiwan Relations Act at 40: Where We\'ve Been, and What\'s Next?\" Panel Discussion B: \"TRA - New Opportunities.\"

\"Taiwan Relations Act at 40: Where We\'ve Been, and What\'s Next?\" Panel Discussion A: \"TRA - Foundation for Progress.\"

We talk the DPP 2020 presidential nominations, 40 years of the TRA, more pollution concerns at the Taichung Power Plant and more.

We talk a controversial China trip, a far less controversial state visit, new drunk driving laws, Uber and more.

We talk the 2020 primaries, the latest \"fake news\" news, globe trotting mayors, a big Airbus deal and more.

We talk Pacific allies, a focus on Tibet and the Dalai Lama, public nuisance orders, religious freedom and more.

We talk a same-sex marriage draft bill moving to a second reading, the KMT\'s 2020 campaign, a proposal for security talks with Japan and more.

We talk a re-election bid, a same-sex marriage bill, a cross-strait peace accord and more.

We talk a pilots strike, warnings to Taiwan from the US, bans on visits to China and more.

We discus the DPP, the KMT, the NPP and a couple of high profile city mayors.

We discus an assault on a minister, Chinese asylum seekers, Germany-Taiwan ties and more.

We talk a \'new\' Cabinet, an impeachment, heightened concerns about child abuse and more.

We talk the end of the Lai Cabinet, a new DPP chair, surplus tax revenues and plans to boost domestic demand and an end to the Kuan Chung-ming saga.

We talk cross strait differences, chat with Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu and discuss other news from here in Taiwan this week.

We talk about some of the top stories from and about Taiwan in 2018.

We talk concerns about African swine fever, the possible end to an honor guard, a online rumor case verdict and more.

We talk a baked cross-strait issue, a cross-strait forum, meetings with mayors, Huawei tech and more

We talk blueprints for a bilingual Taiwan, DPP soul searching and new chairperson, a whoops moment for the continued use of nuclear power and more.

We talk fallout from the local elections and the national referendums.

We talk the election campaigns, China meddling, local media meddling and make some ballot predictions.

We talk the latest local election news as the candidates debate their policy platforms.

In this episode of Taiwan This Week, we discuss the US mid-term elections impact on Taiwan, the latest in the local elections, positive economic data, another "status quo" poll, and the upcoming APEC leaders meeting.

A second election special show recorded live at a joint ECCT-ICRT roundtable luncheon held in Taichung.

A special show recorded live at a joint ECCT-ICRT roundtable luncheon in Taipei.

We talk local elections, a failed Interpol meeting bid, a failed Pope invite and a PRC flag atop Jade Mountain.

We talk this year\'s Double Ten Day events, yet more environmental controversy and a stalled resignation, a possibly name changing ballot and more.

We talk possible criminal charges for a referendum proposal, Morris Chang heading to APEC as Taiwan\'s representative, political asylum seekers and more.

We talk the demolition of a temple to China\'s Communist Party, a new arms sale, a UN rally and more.

We talk fake news concerns, Vatican ties, an insulting hair salon and more.

We talk a comfort women statue kicking incident, US plans for allies that drop Taiwan, a headline making resignation and more.

We talk the death penalty, the Asian Games, a former head of state, plans to sue Norway and more.

We talk the annual UN routine, referendum submissions, China\'s new residence permit, Uber and more.

We talk the lose of another diplomatic buddy, a trip to NASA, local election news, drones and edible puppies.

We talk US transit for President Tsai Ing-wen, a statue for International Comfort Women Day, Kinmen and more.

We talk a humorous tweet, a pro-unification party\'s mob connections, indigenous weapons development and more.

We talk a presidential overseas trip, Chinese tap water, a pending strike by pilots, pro-nuclear power referendums and more.

We talk East Asian Youth Games controversy, a US defense bill with Taiwan provisions, Taiwan\'s designation on airline websites, local election news and more.

We talk the DPP party congress, comments by new ministers sparking some ire feelings, mountain rats, anti-money laundering laws and more.

We talk another indictment for a former president, a typhoon day closure mess, a cabinet reshuffle, Chinese cyber attack concerns and more.

We talk an impeachment, calls for a big cross-strait meeting, US embassy security, an incumbent mayor, personal data and a rat panic.

We talk about the year to date in domestic politics, foreign relations, China relations, economy and society.

We talk proposals for legal action to stop airlines from changing Taiwan\'s designation, Taiwan provisions in a US defense bill, calls for and independence referendum and more.

We talk a new AIT office, what the Trump-Kim summit means for Taiwan, calls for a crackdown on Airbnb and more.

We talk plenty of Taiwan-US issues, Tiananmen Square, future plans for a famous statue of CKS, assisted suicide and the end of an era for TSMC.

We talk a final decision by the DPP for Taipei, a damning Greenpeace report, summer heat related power supply concerns and more.

We discuss the another diplomatic ally jumping ship, drama at the WHA in Geneva, China\'s global airline edict and more.

We talk the DPP\'s Taipei mayoral strategy, some low support ratings for the president, a former president\'s legal woes and more.

We talk energy, illegal fishing practices, tourism caps and some very ugly \"Orwellian nonsense.\"

We talk the Dominican Republic\'s severing of ties with Taiwan, a KMT candidate for the Taipei mayoral race, a Labor Day rally and more.

We talk a violent protest, recent polls about China invasion and the island\'s defense, a deadly failure to adhere to labor laws and more.

We discuss a state-visit to Swaziland, Chinese military exercises, controversial same-sex marriage referendum proposals, Taiwan being Asia\'s bastion of free speech and more.

We discuss the latest local election news, the dispute surrounding an NTU president-elect, a new Presidential Office secretary-general, military pensions and an aged society.

We discuss \"opportunities\" for Taiwan in a possible trade war, more jet fighter talk, a state visit to Africa, unsightly protest camps and more.

We discuss policies to counter China incentives, little chance of a WHA invite, a mammoth study of the Sunflower Movement and Li Ao.

We discuss a nuclear reactor restart, the acquittal of the student Sunflower Movement members, the latest on the great toilet paper panic and more.

We talk cross-strait issues, another fishing dispute with Japan, plans to restart a nuclear reactor, the latest local election news and more.

We talk 228 Memorials, the Taiwan Travel Act, toilet paper woes, calls for a referendum on Taiwan independence, Taiwan\'s freight rail network and potato chips.

We talk Hualien tourism concerns, the latest local election news, Taichung\'s MRT, the ongoing dispute over a university president\'s appointment and cooking school.

We talk this week\'s deadly earthquake in Hualien, a nuclear reactor, local election controversy and Taiwan\'s Olympic moniker.

We talk China-Taiwan issues, controversy over the election of a new National Taiwan University president, pollution, English as an official second language and more.

We talk a presidential interview, local election news from Kaohsiung, an indictment in the police shooting of a Vietnamese national, the pending retirement of the head of the central bank and more.

We talk taxes, changes to a major farming organization, another mega fine for Mega Bank, retaliation over China air routes and more.

We talk labor laws, China flight routes, a couple of US-Taiwan bills, illegal factories and more.

We talk the e-passport fiasco, the latest on the New Party-China ties investigation, an expanded plastic bag ban and more.

We talk about some of the stories that stuck around here in Taiwan in 2017.

We talk telecom fraud sentences in China, allegations of \"green terror\" by pro-unificationists, Chinese encirclement operations, political donations and more.

We talk referendum laws, a US defense bill, air pollution, a recall vote and more.

We talk about transitional justice, mining laws, illegal structures, foreign direct investment and a long lasting rainbow.

We talk about the verdict in the Lee Ming-che case, trade talks with the US, air pollution, free public transport and baseball.

We discuss rowdy legislative committee meetings, southbound policy news, a petition calling for the introduction of flogging and yearly bonuses.

The latest in the Ching Fu scandal, denial of entry to UN climate change talks, a busy APEC summit, concerns about cyber attacks and more.

We talk Trump's China meeting, same-sex marriage, a busy week for Premier William Lai, laws governing desecration of the ROC flag and more.

More amendments to the Labor Standards Act, an overseas trip, warnings about joining China's Communist Party and a question of blood.

This week we discuss presidential travel as President Tsai's departs for an overseas trip shortly before a US-China presidential summit, money laundering Taiwan bank's New York operation, why a minesweeper ship construction contract is sinking, Kinmen's r

We discuss comments by China's Xi Jin-ping about Taiwan, foreign white-collar workers, Catalonia's referendum and more.

We discuss National Day events, renewed talk of moving the seat of government, proposed legislation to oversee the use of cryptocurrency and more.

We discuss Beijing's plans for an invasion of Taiwan, a new model for cross-strait ties, Morris Chang's retirement and more.

We discuss violence at a music festival, controversial comments by the premier, allies speaking for Taiwan at the United Nations and more.

We discuss a couple of issues set to come-up at the DPP party congress, the return of Uber to Taiwan, ongoing controversy over a police shooting and more.

We discuss a public sector wage hike, the new premier's first week in office, Lee Ming-che's brief appearance in a Chinese court, some good news for Taiwan's tennis scene and more.

This week we discuss the appointment of a new premier, a pending trial for Lee Ming-zhe, further moves to curb the use of plastic bags and more.

This week we discuss the end of a successful Summer Universiade, the possibility that the government will backtrack on a nuclear free homeland, visa free access to Thailand, a larger foreign affairs budget, and the upcoming Legislative Yuan session.

This week we discuss violent scenes at the Universiade opening ceremony, a new look KMT, more tainted food and firefighters who want nothing to do with snakes.

This week we discuss the island-wide blackout, the opening of the Summer Universiade, how a US probe into China¡¦s trade policies might impact Taiwan firms, the end of the MTAC, the KMT leadership handover, and Tsai's approval ratings

This week we discuss power supply, the South China Sea, judicial reform,'Chinese Taipei' and a cross-strait conspiracy concerning a former president.

We discuss controversy over typhoon holiday calls, China's plans for a new Taiwan passport, Taichung's new status, some ups and downs for the island's economy and a comic-book-like mini driverless bus.

We discuss Taiwan-US trade talks, anger over reports of an incense ban, debate over whether train passengers should undergo security checks and more government concessions to work week laws.

We discuss the recent ire feelings in the Legislative Yuan, the launch of a Reporters Without Borders bureau, the up-coming Universiade and more.

In today's show we discuss a visit by Paraguay's head of state, a former EVA Airways Chairman's lofty plans, problems with the oBike rental system and President Tsai Ing-wen's Twitter account.

In today's show we discuss a contentious infrastructure development plan, wind energy, something called "heat leave," Taiwan's defense needs and the fate of human rights activist, Lee Ming-che.

In today's show we discuss an arms package, the on-going push for pension reform bills, President Tsai Ing-wen's tumbling support ratings and a US human trafficking report.

In today's show we look at calls for an amnesty for former president Chen Shui-bian, concerns over GM potatoes, yet another casino referendum and a couple of cross-strait forums.

This week we discuss Panama's decision to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the death of award-winning filmmaker Chi Po-lin, an extra legislative session and Apple.

We discuss this week's flooding with former Minister of the Interior Lee Hong-yuan. Then we look at Taiwan's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, a growing fight over foreign intern regulations, prehistoric seafaring migrants, and more.

We discuss plans to highlight the detention of a Taiwanese activist in China, the road ahead for gay marriage legalization, this week¡¦s Computex tech trade show in Taipei, a new law aiming to help preserve Taiwan¡¦s indigenous languages and more.

ICRT News hosts a special roundtable discussion examining President Tsai Ing-wen's first year in office featuring former Minister of the Interior Dr. Lee Hong-yuan, former AIT head Dr. William Stanton, and ex-Legislator Dr. Shen Fu-hsiung.

ICRT News discusses how the WannaCry ransomware attack affected Taiwan, tomorrow¡¦s KMT chairmanship election, next week¡¦s Council of Grand Justices gay marriage ruling, the passing of famed Taiwanese entertainer Chu Ke-liang, and more.

Taiwan has officially not been invited to join the World Health Assembly: We discuss the fallout, along with developments in US-Taiwan ties, the saga of a decapitated statue, security risks found in government made apps, and more.

We discuss the course of cross-Strait relations amid a number of ongoing disputes, the complaints of Taiwan¡¦s workers following Monday's Labor Day demonstrations, a suicide case that has prompted a national conversation on sexual abuse, and more.

We discuss scuffles in the legislature over the Executive Yuan¡¦s infrastructure plan, proposals to reduce the number of Taiwan¡¦s top judges, suspicion that pressure from China may prevent Taiwan from attending a major health conference, and more.

ICRT News discusses the protest by civil servants outside the Legislative Yuan against President Tsai¡¦s pension reforms, a self-described Chinese dissident denied asylum in Taiwan, the decision by the China Post to end their print edition, and more.

ICRT News reflects on the Trump-Xi meet and discusses new government efforts to encourage more families to have children. Then in the second half we discuss the current state of free speech in Taiwan after celebrating its first ever Freedom of Speech Day.

We discuss the Trump-Xi meeting, the latest on detained human rights advocate Lee Ming-che, and the 42-anniversary of the death of Chiang Kai-shek. And there's also talk of a possibly fake story concerning an expensive handbag and fish.

We discuss the detention of a Taiwanese activist in China, the recent Hong Kong election and what it may mean for Taiwan, The Council of Grand Justices¡¦ review of a same sex marriage case, the ongoing effort to effect judicial reform, and more.

On this episode we discuss the effort to pass a cross-Strait agreement oversight bill, the Sunflower Movement as it passes its three year anniversary, the massive fish die off in Vietnam one year on, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taiwan This Week

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.

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.

ICRT News and commentators discuss widespread criticism of the recently implemented 40-hour workweek policy, President Tsai¡¦s upcoming trip to Central America along with other international relations news, some transportation news, and more.

We ring in the new year with this special edition of the show taking a look at the top ten news stories in Taiwan over the past year.

ICRT News and commentators discuss the week's top stories including the ending of ties with Sao Tome and Principe, fraying trade ties with Japan, a protest for Filipino migrant workers' rights, and more.

Listen in to this bonus interview with Digital Minister Audrey Tang on the Asian Silicon Valley plan, Taiwan's bid to boost tech startups kicking off this weekend.

On this week's show we return to our most frequently covered topic of late, Donald Trump and stuff he's said. Specifically, we discuss what he had to say about the one-China policy with commentators based in Taiwan, Beijing, and Washington DC.