
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 519 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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We talk the government's strong reaction to South Korea's newly launched e-Arrival card system; Tsai Ing-wen talking the need for a solar power policy 2.0, government agencies justifying a decision to block Chinese social media app, Xiaohongshu for a... more
We talk the latest news concerning next year's city and county elections from the north and the south.
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We talk President Lai Ching-te's proposal for a NT$1.25trillion special defense budget, the ongoing China-Japan spat over Taiwan from a Taiwan perspective and criticism of ruling handed down by the High Court in child sex images case.
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We talk the vice president addressing the European Parliament, the legislative speaker calling out the president over China's threats against a DPP lawmaker, the KMT's leader courting controversy by attending a memorial event and more.
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I enjoy this podcast as it helps bring in some different views from knowledgeable English speaking individuals with unique views. However, as mentioned by some other reviewers, I also believe Angelica Ong does not contribute meaningfully to discussions and is often under- or mis-informed.
On one of the latest episodes she was drawing an analogy to how China’s military might dwarfs Taiwan’s, making Taiwan’s military strength a moot point, just like how “Russia is pummeling Ukraine”. However, she... more
I’m very disappointed with ICRT Taiwan News. I used to listen to their broadcasts when I was little, but now it has become a political media outlet! It’s extremely biased and clearly leans toward the DPP. Their news reports are completely lacking in neutrality. The headline might seem like it’s about the KMT’s party chair election analysis.., but the guest speakers—who knows who they even are—just spend the whole time brainwashing the audience about how terrible the KMT and TPP are.
In reality, ... more
The discussion on this show became a lot more predictable and less interesting with the addition of Angelica, whose views are consistently partisan. She should be introduced as an advocate, not a journalist.
Angelica Ong's recent commentary reveals a lack of fundamental understanding of 圖利罪 (the offense of unlawful benefit), and her remarks on military drills came across as unserious and poorly informed. Her analysis was superficial and failed to accurately reflect the legal and institutional frameworks involved, particularly in relation to the military and judicial systems. I do not believe she is professionally qualified to comment on such matters, as her oversimplifications risk spreading misinfo... more
The speaker of the podcast this week is super biased and impolite. She is not a good candidate to talk about Taiwan news.
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The content provides a comprehensive overview of Taiwan's current events, touching upon local politics, social issues, and international relations. Notable topics include analyses of electoral strategies among different political parties, discussions on Taiwan's defense and foreign relations, and insights into significant recent news events affecting the island. Episodes often feature expert commentators who contribute a range of perspectives, making it a valuable resource for listeners seeking to understand complex issues surrounding Taiwan. Additionally, the podcast is characterized by lively debates and critical examinations of the political landscape, which may appeal to those interested in Taiwanese governance and societal dynamics.
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