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Taiwan This Week

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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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You Really Wanna Do This on Me? :( 19.05.2017 1:07:00

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

WHAAAAAAA!!! 12.05.2017 58:33

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Boring Meetings and High Politics 05.05.2017 1:10:44

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Suffer For your Infrastructure 28.04.2017 57:30

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Pension Tensions 21.04.2017 1:10:14

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Freedom of Speech Day 14.04.2017 1:12:26

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Gearing Up for the Meet and Greet 07.04.2017 34:37

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!!! 31.03.2017 1:06:29

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Legacy of the Sunflowers 24.03.2017 1:05:34

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Revisiting the September Strife 17.03.2017 1:00:15

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Political De-education 10.03.2017 1:01:32

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

A Week for Remembrance 03.03.2017 1:14:06

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest 24.02.2017 1:02:40

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

"The Call II: The Incoherenting" 17.02.2017 1:10:54

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Stopping Bird Flu in Kaohsiung 17.02.2017 14:14

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Shuffled up 10.02.2017 57:30

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Ooh! Another Ranking! 03.02.2017 51:11

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taiwan This Week 20.01.2017 28:07

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I Left My Heart in Abuja 13.01.2017 55:53

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

I Left My Heart in Abuja 13.01.2017 56:31

Theory and Practice 06.01.2017 1:05:54

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taiwan This Year 30.12.2016 1:07:24

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Live from the Renegade Entity 23.12.2016 1:03:52

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Bonus Interview: Asian Silicon Valley 23.12.2016 17:17

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Wiggle Room 16.12.2016 1:25:29

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn