Taiwan This Week
ICRT
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.
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Apr 7, 2017 • 35min
Gearing Up for the Meet and Greet
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.
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Mar 31, 2017 • 1h 6min
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!!!
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.
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Mar 24, 2017 • 1h 6min
The Legacy of the Sunflowers
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.
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Mar 17, 2017 • 1h
Revisiting the September Strife
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.
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Mar 10, 2017 • 1h 2min
Political De-education
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.
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Mar 3, 2017 • 1h 14min
A Week for Remembrance
We discuss the flurry of news out this week related to the 228 Massacre including the declassification of related historical documents.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.
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Feb 24, 2017 • 1h 3min
One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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.
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Feb 17, 2017 • 1h 11min
"The Call II: The Incoherenting"
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.
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Feb 17, 2017 • 14min
Stopping Bird Flu in Kaohsiung
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.
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Feb 10, 2017 • 58min
Shuffled up
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.
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