Taiwan This Week

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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

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 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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

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

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

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

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn