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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.--Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Taiwan's major news stories for the week ending November 9th. 09.11.2018 41:23

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Election special for Taichung and Kaohsiung 02.11.2018 47:21

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

Local election special 26.10.2018 44:08

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

A hodgepodge of local election news 19.10.2018 44:30

We talk local elections, a failed Interpol meeting bid, a failed Pope invite and a PRC flag atop Jade Mountain. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

National Day and a quiet Guinness world record 12.10.2018 34:59

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

Forged signatures, organ harvesting and a sex party 05.10.2018 42:48

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

And the shrine it came a tumbling down 28.09.2018 41:51

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

A problem of fake news 21.09.2018 54:36

We talk fake news concerns, Vatican ties, an insulting hair salon and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

A kick that caused a rumpus 14.09.2018 33:35

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

An execution and a hero\'s welcome 07.09.2018 48:22

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

From the UN to trash 31.08.2018 45:34

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

El Salvador runs to Beijing 24.08.2018 44:59

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

Cafe visit causes cross-strait spat 17.08.2018 45:49

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

Winnie the Pooh and a tweet 10.08.2018 46:33

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

Beijing bellyaches over US transit, again 03.08.2018 51:41

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

Sports woes and airline pain 27.07.2018 54:27

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

From a party debate to illegal logging 20.07.2018 49:10

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

From an indictment to a higher peak 13.07.2018 40:11

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

From an impeachment to the marines 06.07.2018 44:08

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

Major Taiwan news stories in the first half of 2018. 29.06.2018 46:50

We talk about the year to date in domestic politics, foreign relations, China relations, economy and society. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Questions over designation litigation 22.06.2018 47:46

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Big news for Taiwan-US ties 15.06.2018 41:19

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

Taiwan, the US and China 08.06.2018 44:24

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Another minister falls 01.06.2018 51:10

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

A lot of cross-strait talk 25.05.2018 39:54

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