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Tech LatestTaiwan steps up its undersea cable protections as threats growWelcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.In this episode, Katey speaks with Chief tech correspondent Annie Cheng Ting-Fang about Taiwan's increasing struggle to protect undersea cables that are critical for its connectivity and economy.== == == == == == == ==Check out this episode's featured story below: Inside Taiwan's fight to protect its vital undersea cables== == == == == == == ==And register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here.Find more of our tech coverage here.And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here.
2025-09-1615 min
Asia Rising#250: Taiwan's Foreign Relation ChallengeTaiwan sits at the heart of the Indo-Pacific, a vibrant democracy and global technology hub whose future has major implications for regional stability. Its position is complicated by the “one China” policy and growing strategic competition, making Taiwan’s international relationships more important than ever.
Guest: Dr Chen Ming-chi (Deputy Minister in Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Recorded on 28th August, 2025.
2025-08-2925 minAsia RisingTaiwan's Foreign Relation ChallengeTaiwan sits at the heart of the Indo-Pacific, a vibrant democracy and global technology hub whose future has major implications for regional stability. Its position is complicated by the “one China” policy and growing strategic competition, making Taiwan’s international relationships more important than ever.
Guest: Dr Chen Ming-chi (Deputy Minister in Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Recorded on 28th August, 2025.
2025-08-2925 min
波蘭在哪裡03/08/2025 Aureagate: The Heart Valve & The Billion-Euro Gamble: From Taiwan's Chips to Apple's AI Survival
Podcast Description
This episode dives deep into several key global issues shaping 2025. First, we uncover why Taiwan is more than just an island—it's the critical "heart valve" of the global tech industry, and we analyze its central role in the geopolitical chessboard. Next, we travel to Italy to examine the €8 billion Strait of Messina Bridge project: is it a monumental feat of engineering set to revitalize an economy, or a high-stakes gamble fraught with risk? Finally, we turn our focus to tech giant Apple, analyzing whether its unique marathon-runner strategy can still lead to victory in a...
2025-08-0409 min
Taiwan SalonTaiwan Salon, Season 4, Episode 1: Caroline Fried and Siwei Huang on Nonpartisanship and Taiwan-Based Think TanksIn this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Program Manager Adrienne Wu interviews Director of Research Caroline Fried and Director of Engagement Siwei Huang from the Center for Asia Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI). For our season four premiere we speak with Caroline and Siwei about CAPRI’s work, the importance of being nonpartisan when doing policy research, and the challenges and opportunities of being a Taiwan-based think tank.
2025-04-2938 minTech LatestApple's AI server strategy in TaiwanWelcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.
In this episode, Akito speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Annie Cheng Ting-Fang about how Apple has approached Foxconn about building artificial intelligence servers in Taiwan as the iPhone maker looks to capture a bigger share of the generative AI boom.
Check out Annie's featured stories below, and register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here.
-- 'Buckle up': Asia's tech industry braces for bumpy ride under Trump
2024-11-1209 minTech LatestTaiwan’s tech industry and government step up their climate fightWelcome to the revamped Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.
On today's episode, Katey speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about how advancements in power hungry technologies like generative AI will force Taiwan’s government and tech industry to walk a tightrope with their green energy goals.
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2024-10-2209 min
新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP7：亞洲青年交流見聞【小單元第七集 ─亞洲青年交流見聞】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
本集内容：文儀負責亞洲青年領袖計畫，有許多機會與各國青年親身接觸，有一次，各國青年聚集在台灣討論性別平等議題，給她留下非常深刻的印象，來聽聽這個小故事吧！
來賓：林文儀
林文儀於2022年加入台亞基金會，先前負責媒體暨宣傳之工作，亦擔任中英文電子報、《南向》季刊等出版品之編輯，現主責研究規劃業務及「亞洲青年領袖」計畫。
她畢業自國立臺灣大學翻譯碩士學位學程，主修中英會議口譯。在更早之前，她大學主修財務金融，畢業後曾服務於銀行企業金融部。
主持人：嘉裕
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Mini Episode 7: Asia Young Leaders Exchange Experiences】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
Episode Summary: Boon Yi is in charge of the Taiwan-Asian Young Leaders Engagement program and has many opportunities to interact with young people from various countries. There’s one time when young people from various countries gathered in Taiwan to discuss gender equality issues, which left a very deep impression on her. Let’s listen to her interesting story!
Guest: Boon Yee Lim
Joining TAEF in 2022, Boon Yee LIM has been in charge of the Foundation’s media liaison as well as editorial responsibilities for TAEF’s Daily Chinese Newsletter, TAEF Brief, TAEF Quarterly, and other publications. Now, she
2024-10-0704 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP6：台印職場文化不同【小單元六：台印職場文化大不同】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
本集内容：Flora跟印度的淵源不小，曾經在印度台灣協會工作，目前也代表過臺亞會到印度交流。想知道印度和台灣的職場文化有什麼分別嗎？Flora要和我們分享的台印的異同，提供職場小撇步來應對印度「神邏輯」！
來賓：王迺君
2023年至2024年加入臺亞會，王迺君曾負責基金會的媒體聯繫事務，並承擔《台亞會每日中文電子報》、《TAEF Brief》、《TAEF半年刊》等出版物的編輯工作。她獲得美國紐約州立大學阿爾巴尼分校（State University of New York at Albany）TESOL碩士學位，此前則畢業於國立成功大學，取得外國語文學系學士學位，並曾任職於多家教育出版社及印度台北協會。
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Mini Episode 6: The different workplace cultures between Taiwan and India】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
Episode Summary: Flora’s relations with India goes back many years ago. She once worked for the India-Taipei Association and once represented the TAEF in India for exchanges. Interested in knowing the differences between the workplace cultures in India and Taiwan? Flora will share the similarities and differences between Taiwan and India, and provide some tips to deal with the bizarre logic of Indian culture!
Guest：Flora Wang
Joining TAEF from 2023 to 2024, Flora Wang was in charge of the Foundation’s
2024-10-0705 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP5：智慧城市與防災科技【小單元五：智慧城市與防災科技】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
本集內容：台灣是科技之島，各縣市正邁向智慧城市發展，負責推動臺亞會韌性計劃的雅婷，要告訴我們台灣運用哪些科技打造智慧之城，又運用哪些科技提升防災韌性。
來賓：林雅婷
林雅婷任職為臺灣亞洲交流基金會國際交流部，並擔任助理研究員職務。她過去於國立中山大學政治學研究所取得碩士學位，主修國際關係。在加入臺亞基金會團隊以前，她曾於財團法人高等教育評鑑中心基金會擔任專案專員。
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Mini Episode 7: Smart City and Disaster Prevention Technology】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
**Episode Summary: **Taiwan is an island of science and technology. Multiple counties and cities are moving towards the development of smart cities. Ya-Ting, who is in charge of the regional resilience program of TAEF, will tell us what technologies are used to build smart cities in Taiwan, and what technologies are used to improve disaster prevention and resilience.
Guest：Ya-ting Lin
Ya-Ting Lin is an assistant research fellow with the Department of International Collaboration at the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation. She received
2024-10-0703 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP4：新住民ABC【小單元第四集- 新住民ABC】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
本集内容：究竟台灣有多少新住民？他們來自哪裡？以前總聽到別人說新住民都是「外籍新娘」，到底現在新住民群體的樣貌如何？伊婷將為大家一一解答，並介紹她喜歡的新住民聚落，邀請大家去吃東南亞料理！
貴賓：黃伊婷
黃伊婷現於財團法人臺灣亞洲交流基金會研究規劃部擔任助理研究員，負責公民社會鏈結計畫。伊婷於英國伯明罕大學取得猶太大屠殺碩士學位，關注國際人權議題、轉型正義及人道救援。
加入台亞基金會之前，曾擔任中央研究院社會學研究所第四屆台灣研究世界大會秘書，曾服務於國立台灣師範大學英語系，擔任《英語教學》及《同心圓：語言學研究》兩本英語期刊編輯助理。
主持人：嘉裕
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Mini Episode 4: New Immigrants 101】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
Episode Summary: How many new immigrants are there in Taiwan? Where are they from? In the past, people usually referred to “denizened brides” when mentioning new immigrants. What is the current status of the new immigrants? Evelyn will answer all the above mentioned questions, introduce her favorite settlements of new immigrants, and invite the listeners to taste some Southeast Asian cuisine!
**Guest: **Evelyn Huang
Evelyn Huang is an assistant research fellow at Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and is in charge of the Foundation’s Civil Society Connectivity Program. Evelyn holds an M.A. degree in Holocaust and genocide studies from the University of Birmingham, UK. She has a keen interest in internat
2024-10-0705 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP3：走跳東南亞【小單元第三集 : 走跳東南亞】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
本集主題：韻竹自稱走跳東南亞十年，到過非常多的東南亞城市，她要推薦兩個適合文化旅遊的城市，是哪一個城市讓她感悟生死？又是哪一個城市讓她感受到歷史的厚度？
來賓：陳韻竹
陳韻竹現於財團法人臺灣亞洲交流基金會研究規劃部擔任助理研究員，負責推動文化藝術交流計畫。韻竹於英國倫敦大學金匠學院取得文化產業碩士，關注文化研究、社會觀察及文化外交領域。加入台亞基金會之前，曾擔任大學兼任講師、曾服務於三立電視台、青年發展協會，並於新媒體撰寫文化社會觀察專欄。
主持人：嘉裕
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Mini Episode 3: Wandering Around Southeast Asia】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
Episode Summary: Yun-Chu claims to have traveled around Southeast Asia for over a decade and has visited multiple Southeast Asian cities. She will recommend two cities suitable for cultural tourism, one that gave her the epiphany about living and dying, the other made her feel the depth of history. You may take a guess which two cities they are.
Guest: Angie Yun-Chu Chen
Ms. Chen serves as an assistant research fellow at Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and is in charge of the Cultural Exchange Program. She received her M.A. degree in Culture Industry from Goldsmiths College, University of London. Ms. Chen is particul
2024-10-0705 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP2: 駐守新馬邊界的台灣青年【小單元 EP2: 駐守新馬邊界的台灣青年】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
貴賓：簡澤偉
簡澤偉於2023加入台亞會，擔任國際交流部助理研究。過去於國立中山大學政治學研究畢業，主修比較政治。在加入台亞會以前，曾擔任國立故宮南院實習生以及新加坡輔警一職。
主持人：嘉裕
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【 Mini Series- Ep. 2：The Taiwanese young man who stationed at the border between Singapore】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
Episode Summary: Ze-Wei once served as an auxiliary police officer in Singapore and was stationed on the border between Singapore and Malaysia. Why did he resolutely leave Taiwan, put on the uniform of the Singapore auxiliary police officer, and learn Singlish that he did not understand? If you are interested in his stories, come and list...
2024-10-0703 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up小單元 EP1: 什麼是智庫？【小單元 第一集：什麼是智庫？】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係。此七集小單元由七位臺亞會計畫主持人及同仁分享與東南亞工作相關的日常小知識、在各新南向政策國家工作的小趣事、親身經歷及所見所聞。
本集主題為：智庫很嚴肅？智庫與我們有什麼關係？怡雯要告訴我們智庫的三大功能，說好智庫的故事，接近我們與智庫的距離。
來賓：張怡雯
怡雯於2023年加入臺亞會，於國際交流部擔任助理研究員一職，處理智庫交流之業務。她於約翰霍普金斯大學獲得碩士學位，關注國際與國家安全議題。在此之前，她曾於國立臺灣大學擔任研究助理。
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Mini Series Ep.1: What is a think tank?】
Welcome to New Southbound Warm Up Podcast ! New Southbound Warm Power Up is an interview-based program organized by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and produced by Hearwave Audio.
TAEF has long been dedicated to promoting the New Southbound Policy, using "soft power" and "warm power" to foster friendly relations with Southeast Asian societies across various fields, including culture, arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. To share the positive outcomes achieved over the years. The seven short mini episodes presents seven program directors and researchers from TAEF, each sharing daily insights related to their work in Southeast Asia, fun anecdotes from working in New Southbound Policy countries, and personal experiences and observations.
The theme of this episode is: Are think tanks too serious? What do think tanks have to do with us? Yi-Wen will walk us through the three key functions of think tanks, help us understand their significance, bringing think tanks closer to its audiences.
Guest: Yvonne Yi-wen Chang
Yi-wen Chang joined TAEF in 2023 as an assistant research fellow, working on think tank collaborations. She received her Master's Degree in international relations from the School o
2024-10-0704 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power UpEP6: Strengthening Cultural and Academic Bridges through the New Southbound Policy: A Tale of Two Scholars【EP6: Strengthening Cultural and Academic Bridges through the New Southbound Policy: A Tale of Two Scholars】
Welcome to “New Southbound Warm Power Up”! This podcast is curated by Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and produced by Heartwave.
What does TAEF do? We are dedicated to advancing the New Southbound Policy, fostering friendly relationships with Southeast Asian societies through “soft power” and “warm power” in areas such as cultures and arts, academic think tanks, youth leadership, regional resilience, and civil society. After years of effort, we are thrilled to present the first season of our podcast, which consists o...
2024-09-2336 min
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada PodcastSpotlight Taiwan: Balancing Security and AmbitionIn this episode of Asia Pacific Conversations, we turn a spotlight on Taiwan following two recent APF Canada interactions with Asia’s high-tech powerhouse – the Taipei Security Dialogue in Taiwan on September 12 and an APF Canada event in Vancouver with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Canada Representative Dr. Harry Tseng on September 9.
Featuring a conversation with our Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla, who participated in the security dialogue in Taipei and moderated our public event with Dr. Tseng, this episode explores Taiwan’s security amid the global security challenges posed by China’s rise, the island’s competition for leadership in advance...
2024-09-1932 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power UpEP5: 韌性鏈結─亞洲協力，攜手防災【EP5: 韌性鏈結─亞洲協力，攜手防災】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會在做什麼呢？我們一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞、南亞、紐澳社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係，為了將這多年來達致的美好成果與大家分享，臺亞會終於完成第一季的六集Podcast訪談節目與七集小單元，非常期待您的收聽和回饋！
本集主題是「韌性鏈結─亞洲協力，攜手防災」，亞洲面對嚴峻的天災挑戰，各國也都擁有豐富的防災經驗，有鑑於此，臺亞會於2019年發起亞洲區域韌性聯盟（Asia Regional Resilience Consortium, ARC），希望打造一個相互交流和學習的平台，推動跨智庫、跨領域的、跨產業的合作網路。本集節目邀請計劃負責人林雅婷，以及合作單位「臺灣防災產業協會」秘書長黃少薇，分享台灣災防外交的故事和成果，她們也會討論台灣防災產業的發展和防災實力，以及讓外國朋友贊賞不已的台灣防災科技！
節目重點：
接觸防災工作的機緣（01:35-03:14）
防災產業協會在做什麼？（03:15-04:44）
什麼是亞洲區域韌性聯盟？（04:45-06:37）
合作舉辦亞洲防災高峰論壇的難忘收獲（06:38-11:20）
台灣防災科技（11:21-20:00）
台灣的國際防災合作（20:01-23:23）
台灣防災實力輸出（23:24-26:44）
打造韌性台灣的願景（26:45-29:46）
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
嘉賓：黃少薇（臺灣防災產業協會秘書長）
台大海洋所博士候選人，臺灣防災教育訓練學會理事、經濟部礦場安全諮議委員、地質學會教育委員，以及創價少年科學專欄作家﹑業餘插畫家和防災桌遊設計者。曾任教育部防災校園諮詢顧問、海洋資源永續發展協會理事、科工館防災雙語特展計畫主持人及熱血的高中老師。
林雅婷（臺灣亞洲交流基金會國際交流部主任）
國立中山大學政治學研究所碩士，主修國際關係。目前在臺亞會主責亞洲區域韌性計畫。
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【 Ep.5: Resilience Connectivity - Asian countries work together to prevent disasters】
Welcome to the podcast series ”New Southbound Warm Power Up,“ produced and brought to you by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and Heartwave. Let our guest speakers of each episode share the significant achievements of TAEF in advancing the New Southbound Policy with you!
The theme of this episode is “Resilience Connectivity - Asian countries work together to prevent disasters.” Asia faces severe natural disastrous challenges. Almost all Asian countries have abundant experience in disaster prevention. In view of this fact, TAEF launched the Asia Regional Resilience Consortium (ARC) in 2019, hoping to create a platform for mutual communication and a cross-think tank, cross-field, and cross-industry cooperative network. In this episode, we invited Ms. Ya-Ting Lin of TAEF and Secretary-General Charity Huang of the Taiwan Association of Disaster Prevention Industry to share the stories and achievements of Taiwan’s disaster prevention diplomacy. They will also introduce the development of Taiwan’s disaster prevention industry, disaster-preventing capabilities, and disaster prevention technology, which is highly praised by the international society.
Timeline of this episode
Origins of their participation in disaster relief work (01:35-03:14)
Work of Taiwan Association of Disaster Prevention Industry (03:15-04:44)
Introduction of Asia Regional Resilience Consortium (ARC) (04:45-06:37)
Unforgettable moments from co-organizing the Asia Disaster Prevention Forum with other countries (06:38-11:20)
Taiwan Disaster Prevention Technology (11:21-20:00)
Taiwan’s experience in international disaster prevention cooperation (20:01-23:23)
Export of Taiwan’s disaster prevention capabilities (23:24-26:44)
The vision of building a resilient Taiwan (26:45-29:46)
Speaker：Charity Huang (Secret
2024-09-0929 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up國際青年交流 - 【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇（下集） International Youth Exchange - “Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue” (EP2)今年7月，臺灣亞洲交流基金會（臺亞會）與國家人權委員會（人權會）共同主辦了一場【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇，邀請不同世代的台灣及東南亞人權倡議者展開對話，反思在跨世代及跨境之下的人權挑戰與機會，進而深化亞洲各國的人權交流及合作。
本論壇為臺亞會年度旗艦活動【亞洲青年領袖營】的專題論壇，聚集來自東南亞、南亞、台灣及其他理念相近國家的青年領袖，共商全球最迫切的議題，以及探索青年在其中的角色。論壇Podcast分為上下兩集，馬上按下播放鍵，一起來收聽吧！
To foster cross-generational and cross-boundary exchanges on human rights issues, Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Taiwan joined hands in organizing 【**Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue】 **in July this year. This event brought together human rights defenders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Taiwan to explore how human rights have evolved and ways in which we can collaborate to address shared challenges and opportunities in Asia.
This event is part of the 【2024 SEASAT Youth Camp】, an annual flagship event organized by the TAEF that brings together aspiring young leaders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Taiwan, and other like-minded nations to exchange ideas on global issues and youth's participation. The forum will be broadcasted in two episodes. Let’s tune in for the second part!
下集亮點 EP2 Highlights:
00:00-27:50 人權工作的跨境和跨世代差異；數位人權議題 Panelists on cross-boundaries and cross-generational human rights landscape; on digital rights
27:51-46:34 問答環節 Q...
2024-08-2646 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up國際青年交流 - 【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇（上集） International Youth Exchange - “Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue” (EP1)今年7月，臺灣亞洲交流基金會（臺亞會）與國家人權委員會（人權會）共同主辦了一場【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇，邀請不同世代的台灣及東南亞人權倡議者展開對話，反思在跨世代及跨境之下的人權挑戰與機會，進而深化亞洲各國的人權交流及合作。
本論壇為臺亞會年度旗艦活動【亞洲青年領袖營】的專題論壇，聚集來自東南亞、南亞、台灣及其他理念相近國家的青年領袖，共商全球最迫切的議題，以及探索青年在其中的角色。論壇Podcast分為上下兩集，馬上按下播放鍵，一起來收聽吧！
To foster cross-generational and cross-boundary exchanges on human rights issues, Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Taiwan joined hands in organizing 【**Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue】 **in July this year. This event brought together human rights defenders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Taiwan to explore how human rights have evolved and ways in which we can collaborate to address shared challenges and opportunities in Asia.
This event is part of the 【2024 SEASAT Youth Camp】, an annual flagship event organized by the TAEF that brings together aspiring young leaders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Taiwan, and other like-minded nations to exchange ideas on global issues and youth's participation. The forum will be broadcasted in two episodes. Let’s tune in for the first part!
上集亮點 EP1 Highlights:
00:00-05:12 論壇介紹
05:13 -33:10 貴賓開幕致詞 Opening remarks by esteemed guests
33:11-1:12:31 與談人分享投入人權工作歷程 Panelists on their journey in becoming a...
2024-08-261h 12新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power UpEP4: 公民鏈結─多元包容在台灣【EP4: 公民鏈結─多元包容在台灣】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會在做什麼呢？我們一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞、南亞、紐澳社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係，為了將這多年來達致的美好成果與大家分享，臺亞會終於完成第一季的六集Podcast訪談節目與七集小單元，非常期待您的收聽和回饋！
本集主題是「公民鏈結─多元包容在台灣」。臺亞會的公民社會鏈結計劃，對外著力於通過不同議題（如移民工、新二代、性別、語言、教育、公民社會空間、國際援助等等）串連亞洲NGO組織，對內則關注新住民與跨國移工的權益。本集節目邀請到越南新二代林宗洧來分享他的成長故事以及他投入國際交流和NGO組織的經驗。通過他的故事瞭解新住民與新二代融入台灣社會的狀況，新二代投入國際交流和NGO組織工作的契機和優勢。同時，我們也邀請計劃主持人黃伊婷為我們介紹臺亞會推動亞洲公民社會串連的努力，並瞭解臺亞會對新住民和移工議題的工作。
節目重點：
他們參與公民團體的緣起（00:00-11:35）
公民參與的資源與機會（11:35-15:14）
臺亞會是政府跟NGO的溝通的橋樑（15:14-17:11）
新二代身份的優勢（17:11-20:48）
臺亞會的公民鏈結計劃（20:49-24:50）
台灣與東南亞公民社會交流成果與省思（24:51-33:17）
嘉賓：林宗洧（越南新二代，台大社會系大四生）
出生彰化，媽媽是越南新住民，爸爸是藍領階級。他從17歲開始投入推廣《兒童權利公約》，並成為CRC 報告審查的兒少代表。2018年通過特殊選才錄取台大社會系，但他決定延後入學一年，在那一年裡，他成功申請移民署「新住民及其子女築夢計劃」，帶著一批新二代展開尋根之旅；他環島演講、出國實習、到「台灣少年權益與福利促進聯盟」工作，參與教育部「青年教育與就業儲蓄帳戶」方案等。曾任青年署第二屆青諮委員、青年署「全球青年趨勢論壇」的青年接待大使。
黃伊婷（臺亞會公民社會鏈結計劃負責人）
黃伊婷現於臺亞會研究規劃部擔任助理研究員，負責公民社會鏈結計畫。她在英國伯明罕大學取得猶太大屠殺碩士學位，關注國際人權議題、轉型正義及人道救援。
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Ep.4: Civil Society Connectivity - Diversity and Inclusion in Taiwan】
Welcome to the podcast series ”New Southbound Warm Power Up,“ produced and brought to you by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and Heartwave. Let our guest speakers of each episode share the significant achievements of TAEF in advancing the New Southbound Policy with you!
The theme of this episode is “Civil Society Connectivity - Diversity and Inclusion in Taiwan.” In this episode, we invited Mr. Lin Zhong-Wei, a second-generation Vietnamese Taiwanese, to share his personal story and experience in international exchanges and NGO organizations, and to shed some light on how the new immigrants and the new second-generation integrate into Taiwanese society, and the opportunities and advantages of the new second-generation to engage in international exchanges and NGO organizational work. We also invited Ms. Evelyn Huang from TAEF to share the TAEF’s efforts of promoting civil society connections in Asia, and the projects conducted by TAEF on new residents and immigrant workers.
Timeline of this episode
The origins of their participation in citizen groups (00:00-11:35)
Resources and opportunities for citizen participation (11:35-15:14)
TAEF serves as a bridge of communication between the government and NGOs (15:14-17:11)
Advantages of the new second-generation identity (17:11-20:48)
TAEF Program on Civil Society Connectivity (20:49-24:50)
Achievement and reflection on civil society exchanges between Taiwan and Southeast Asia (24:51-33:10)
Speaker：Lin Zongwei (Vietnamese new second generation, senior student in the Department of Sociology, National Taiwan University)
Lin was born in Changhua County to his Vietnamese new immigrant mother and his blue-collared father. Lin has been participating in promoting the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) since he was 17, and became a representative of children for the CRC Report and International Review. In 2018, he was admitted to the Department of Sociology of National Taiwan University through special selection. However, he decided to postpone the admission for a year and successfully applied for
2024-08-1233 min
Asia InsightAsia Unfiltered: Oliver IbbetsonIn this episode of Asia Unfiltered, our host Kii Small chats to Oliver Ibbetson about his experiences living in Taiwan for ten percent of his life. Digressions include the real pay-off that comes with putting up your hand for opportunities, what it was like to do a Masters degree in Asia during peak Covid, and the phenomenal effectiveness of the Taiwanese health and education system.Asia Unfiltered is an exploration of the stories and experiences of young Kiwis abroad in Asia. Each episode will feature conversations between members of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau T...
2024-07-3031 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power UpEP3: 文化鏈結─國境以南，文化藝術匯流台灣【EP3: 文化鏈結─國境以南，文化藝術匯流台灣】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會在做什麼呢？我們一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞、南亞、紐澳社會開展文化藝術、學術智庫、青年領袖、區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係，為了將這多年來達致的美好成果與大家分享，臺亞會終於完成第一季的六集Podcast訪談節目與七集小單元，非常期待您的收聽和回饋！
本集主題是「文化鏈結─國境以南，文化藝術匯流台灣」。東南亞國家擁有深厚的歷史與文化傳承，文化藝術發展豐富多元，臺亞會近幾年極力促成台灣與亞洲文化藝術機構的交流與合作，希望藉由文化打造亞洲區域共榮，促進亞洲文化圈的跨國連結。本集節目邀請到臺亞會文化藝術交流計劃負責人陳韻竹，以及其核心合作單位「湄公河文化中心」的計劃統籌李慧珍，分享文化鏈結的故事和成果。
節目重點
她們與東南亞的緣起（03:30-08:40）
臺亞會與湄公河文化中心合作的藝術計畫（10:00-18:30）
東南亞藝術家來台交流的暖心故事（19:00-28:30）
與東南亞藝術家工作的文化衝擊和收獲（29:00-33:33）
認識東南亞藝術的管道（34:00-39:00）
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
嘉賓：李慧珍（湄公河文化中心計劃統籌）
2018年加入湄公河文化中心，從事劇場管理服務、藝文專案及藝術節慶之策畫統籌、教學等工作多年。曾任PANDA表演藝術網絡發展協會理事長、臺灣技術劇場協會理事。國立臺灣藝術大學藝術管理與文化政策研究所碩士。
嘉賓：陳韻竹（臺亞會文化藝術交流計畫負責人）
於英國倫敦大學金匠學院取得文化產業碩士，關注文化研究、社會觀察及文化外交領域。加入臺亞會之前，曾擔任大學兼任講師、曾服務於三立電視台、青年發展協會，並於新媒體撰寫文化社會觀察專欄。
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【**Episode 4: Cultural Connectivity - South of the border, culture and art converge in Taiwan **】
Welcome to the podcast series ”New Southbound Warm Power Up,“ brought to you by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and produced by Heartwave. This interview-style podcast delves into the significant achievements of TAEF in advancing the New Southbound Policy.
The theme of this episode is “Cultural Connectivity - South of the border, culture and art converge in Taiwan.” We invited Angie Yun-Chu Chen, head of the cultural and art exchange program of TAEF, and Jennifer Lee, Program Manager, Fellowships and Training of TAEF’s close partner “Mekong Cultural Hub,” to share the stories and achievements of cultural links.
Timestamp of the Episode
Serendipity: personal stories of Southeast Asia (03:30-08:40)
Art project jointly organized by the TAEF and the Mekong Cultural Hub (10:00-18:30)
Heartwarming stories of Southeast Asian artists coming to Taiwan for exchanges (19:00-28:30)
Cultural impact and gains from working with Southeast Asian artists (29:00-33:33)
Channels to understand the art of Southeast Asia (34:00-39:00)
Speaker: Jennifer Lee (Program Manager, Fellowships and Training, Mekong Cultural Hub )
Joining the Mekong Cultural Hub in 2018, Lee has been engaged in theater management services, planning and coordination of art projects and art festivals, and art education over decades. Lee once served as Chairperson of Performing Arts Network Development Association (PANDA) and Director of Taiwan Association of Theatre Technology. She has a M.A. degree in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from National Taiwan University of Arts.
Speaker: Angie Yun-Chu Chen (Project Manager of the Cultural Exchange Program, TAEF)
Chen received her M.A. degree in Culture Industry from Goldsmiths College, University of London. She is particularly interested in cultur
2024-07-2939 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power UpEP2: Connections Between Youth - Cross-Border Dialogue and Collaboration in the New Global Age【Ep2. Connections Between Youth - Cross-Border Dialogue and Collaboration in the New Global Age】
Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Japan Office are in partnership for various research projects. Their work focuses on the future of work for Asian youths, and the challenges and adaptations that come along. In this episode, KAS Senior Program Manager Cristita Marie Perez shares her experience collaborating with youths and TAEF. Boon Yee LIM, TAEF’s director of Taiwan-Asia Young Leaders Engagement program also joins the discussion and covers how youths can leverage cross-border collaboration to empower themselves.
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2024-07-2241 min
Asia Rising#225: Taiwan's Thriving DemocracyTaiwan recently saw a peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-Te, who was elected to office in January.
President Lai’s election continues the pro-democracy stance of Taiwan, and in his inaugural speech he called on neighbouring China to cease its acts of intimidation and to “choose dialogue over confrontation.”
China responded by holding a simulated blockade of Taiwan, complete with imagery boasting its ability to reign missiles down on the island.
Guest: Kevin Magee (Former Australian Representative to Taiwan)
Recorded on 19th June, 2024.
2024-07-1922 minAsia RisingTaiwan's Thriving DemocracyTaiwan recently saw a peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-Te, who was elected to office in January.
President Lai’s election continues the pro-democracy stance of Taiwan, and in his inaugural speech he called on neighbouring China to cease its acts of intimidation and to “choose dialogue over confrontation.”
China responded by holding a simulated blockade of Taiwan, complete with imagery boasting its ability to reign missiles down on the island.
Guest: Kevin Magee (Former Australian Representative to Taiwan)
Recorded on 19th June, 2024.
2024-07-1922 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power UpEP1: 暖力鏈結─臺亞會的南向故事【EP1: 暖力鏈結─臺亞會的南向故事】
歡迎收聽「新南向暖暖包」！「新南向暖暖包」是由民間智庫臺灣亞洲交流基金會策劃，由「心陪有聲」製作的訪談性節目。
臺亞會在做什麼呢？我們一直極力於推動新南向政策，以「軟實力」和「暖實力」與東南亞、南亞、紐澳社會開展文化藝術、智庫合作、亞洲青年領袖、亞洲區域韌性及公民社會各領域的友好關係，為了將這多年來達致的豐富成果與大家分享，臺亞會終於完成第一季的六集Podcast訪談節目與七集小單元，非常期待您的收聽和回饋！
本集是節目的第一集，主題是「暖力鏈結─臺亞會的南向故事」，我們邀請到臺亞會執行長楊昊老師來談談臺亞會過去六年積極在新南向地區交朋友的暖心故事，楊老師也會分享他投入東南亞研究的契機，以及他對台灣和新南向國家友情鏈結的未來期許。希望通過節目，讓聽眾更瞭解新南向政策的成果！
節目重點：
1. 楊昊老師投入東南亞研究的契機（0:00-04:00）
2. 臺亞會的成立宗旨是什麼？（04:00-06:30）
3. 什麼是新南向政策？（06:30-12:00）
4. 臺亞會的五個行動計劃（12:00-24:00）
5. 台灣與新南向國家交流的成果（24:00-34:50）
6. 未來的期許（34:50-36:54）
主持人與嘉賓簡介
嘉賓：楊昊（臺灣亞洲交流基金會執行長）
現為國立政治大學東亞所特聘教授，同時也擔任國立政治大學華語文中心主任暨東南亞研究中心執行長，2018年臺亞會成立，擔任首任執行長至今，積極協助政府推動新南向政策。長期從事東南亞研究，也長期投入臺灣在亞太區域的第二軌外交參與及推動工作，包含亞太安全合作理事會（CSCAP）的各種活動與研究小組，以及臺灣與東協之間的二軌外交論壇與智庫合作。
主持人：Cherri（嘉裕）
臺大翻譯碩士學位學程碩士三年級生，主修中英會議口譯。來自香港，2017年畢業於香港中文大學翻譯系。
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【Ep.1 Warm Power Connectivity - The Southbound Story of TAEF】
The TAEF Podcast "New Southbound Warm Power Up" is officially available!
Welcome to the brand-new podcast series "New Southbound Warm Power Up," brought to you by the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and produced by Heartwave. This interview-style podcast delves into the significant achievements of TAEF in advancing the New Southbound Policy.
In our first episode, "Warm Power Connectivity - The Southbound Story of TAEF," we invited Dr. Alan H. Yang, Executive Director of TAEF, to talk about the active efforts made by TAEF in new southbound countries in the past six years. While telling heart-warming stories about making friends in the new southbound region, Dr. Yang also shared his starting point of Southeast Asian studies and his future expectations for the friendship between Taiwan and the new southbound countries.
Episode Highlights：
Dr. Yang’s starting point of Southeast Asian studies (0:00-04:00)
Purpose of TAEF (04:00-06:30)
Introduction of New Southbound Policy (06:30-12:00)
Five Action Plans of TAEF (12:00-24:00)
Outcomes of exchanges between Taiwan and New Southbound Countries (24:00-36:00)
Future expectations (36:00-37:27)
Speaker Info
**Dr. Alan H. Yang (Executive Director of TAEF): **
Dr. Yang teaches at the Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies (GIEAS) as a distinguished professor at National Chengchi University. He also serves as the director of the Chinese Language Center and the Executive Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at National Chengchi University. In 2018, TAEF was established and he has s
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While voting is a key expression of democratic participation, during elections democratic ideals can be challenged. Many of these elections will have repercussions not just for citizens within these countries and the Asian region, but also for the quality of democracy and human rights across the globe.
What can we learn from these elections in Asia...
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While voting is a key expression of democratic participation, during elections democratic ideals can be challenged. Many of these elections will have repercussions not just for citizens within these countries and the Asian region, but also for the quality of democracy and human rights across the globe.
What can we learn from these elections in Asia? What can we expect from...
2024-06-241h 04
Asia InsightAsia Unfiltered: Alex SmithIn this episode of Asia Unfiltered, our host, Kii Small, chats to the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s very own Alex Smith, about her experiences living in Shanghai and Taiwan. Digressions include what it’s like to study Mandarin Chinese as a young woman living in East Asia, and how a guilty pleasure for East Asian trash television can catapult you on a profound, life and career changing journey.----Asia Unfiltered is an exploration of the stories and experiences of young kiwis abroad in Asia. Each episode will feature conversations between members of the Asia...
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Read Annie and Lauly's story here: https://s.nikkei.com/452q8jR
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2024-05-2813 min
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Read more on the topic, and other news from across Asia, at https://asia.nikkei.com
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2024-04-1613 min
Asia InsightTaiwan: A Track II ExperienceThis week we join University of Canterbury Professor Alex Tan to discuss a recent "Track II" delegation to Taiwan, to hold the 9th annual dialogue with the Asia New Zealand Foundation's dialogue partner, the Prospect Foundation, as well as catch up with leading think tanks, academics and journalists. Alex brings the delegates together one last time to look back on their key takeaways from the trip. Tweet us at @AsiaMediaCentreWebsite asiamediacentre.org.nz Email us at media@asianz.org.nzWhakawhetai mo te whakarongo .. thanks fo...
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Asia Matters PodcastTrailer: Asia Matters PodcastAsia is the most exciting and consequential region in the world today. Its countries - all with diverse political systems and complex, fascinating histories - are home to 4.3 billion people, who together generate about two thirds of global growth.But it's also where some of the planet's most high-stakes disputes play out on a daily basis: China's menacing of Taiwan; the North Korean nuclear threat; and the ongoing civil war in Myanmar.In short, Asia Matters.Asia Matters is the podcast where we bring together experts from...
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2024-02-0533 min
Asia Rising#217: What Taiwan's Election Means for the WorldTaiwan has held a presidential election, and the Democratic Progressive Party has won a third term, with current vice-president Lai Chinge-Te succeeding Tsai Ing-Wen later this year. And while his victory is seen as one of continuing democratic values on the island, Lai will need to rely on his political opponents to govern, and that’s without mentioning the China-sized problem across the Taiwan strait.
Guest: Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University)
Recorded on 29th January, 2024.
2024-01-3024 min
Asia RisingWhat Taiwan's Election Means for the WorldTaiwan has held a presidential election, and the Democratic Progressive Party has won a third term, with current vice-president Lai Chinge-Te succeeding Tsai Ing-Wen later this year. And while his victory is seen as one of continuing democratic values on the island, Lai will need to rely on his political opponents to govern, and that’s without mentioning the China-sized problem across the Taiwan strait.
Guest: Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University)
Recorded on 29th January, 2024.
2024-01-3024 min
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada PodcastTaiwan Elections 2024, Outcomes and ImplicationsIn this special edition of Asia Pacific Conversations, Vina Nadjibulla, APF Canada's Vice-President, Research & Strategy, discusses Taiwans 2024 presidential and legislative elections with Dr. Yves Tiberghien. Yves is a Professor of Political Science, Director Emeritus of the Institute of Asian Research, and Co-Director of the Center for Japanese Research at the University B.C. An APF Canada Distinguished Fellow, he is a currently a visiting professor at the Taipei School of Economic and Political Science and had a front-row seat for Taiwan's consequential elections on January 13.
2024-01-2929 min
State of AsiaChina and Taiwan: Engage or Deter?For decades, Taiwan has existed in a fragile balance, neither truly independent nor unified with mainland China. While this status quo has proven surprisingly enduring, China's continued economic and military rise and its government’s increasing nationalistic rhetoric have raised fears of a conflict around the island – accidental or intentional.What's the best approach to prevent further or more intense aggressive actions from China against Taiwan? Build up strong military deterrence, or go the way of diplomatic engagement?In this bonus episode of STATE OF ASIA, listen to four experts debate this complicated issue....
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Ear to AsiaTaiwan through the eyes of mainland Chinese writers and filmmakersDespite China's official stance that reunification with Taiwan is non-negotiable, the perspectives of mainland Chinese writers, filmmakers, and television producers who have lived on the island are often far more nuanced. How have these artists reconciled their ties to the mainland with their experiences in Taiwan? What distinguishes the works of those who fled the mainland at the end of the Chinese Civil War from those who arrived in Taiwan decades later? Historian and translator Dr. Craig Smith, and literary and film critic Dr. Phyllis Huang analyse cultural products that were forged in the crucible of political and ideological...
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Specialized in China’s economy and foreign policy including China-EU and China-USA relations, Isabelle Feng is a scientific associate at the Perelman Centre for the Philosophy of Law at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
They discussed about the mood in Taiwan before the elections throughout the following subjects.
They delved into the pr...
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La Trobe University is honoured to host an exclusive panel discussion in which Foreign Minister of Taiwan Joseph Wu and Associate Professor Rebecca Strating of La Trobe Asia discuss Taiwan’s perspectives on key regional security issues and concerns to a global audience.
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La Trobe University is honoured to host an exclusive panel discussion in which Foreign Minister of Taiwan Joseph Wu and Associate Professor Rebecca Strating of La Trobe Asia discuss Taiwan’s perspectives on key regional security issues and concerns to a global audience.
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Part 1: Perspectives for the 2024 TW elections
Part 2: Taïwan, a significant regional issue, what does China want?
Part 3: It’s the economy, stupid.
Part 4: Europe-Taïwan, the big s...
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Recorded on 8 August, 2022.
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In this webinar, an expert panel considers where conflict is likely, who could be involved, and what can be done to mitigate the situation.
A La Trobe Asia / Asia Society event
Speakers:
Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro, Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University
Professor Nick...
2021-08-051h 02
Asia RisingIs Asia Heading for War?As Asia grapples with a global pandemic the region has become less secure. China's ambitions in Taiwan and Hong Kong are growing, North Korea is uncharacteristically silent, and the United States, a long-time stabilising presence, continues to slowly withdraw.
In this webinar, an expert panel considers where conflict is likely, who could be involved, and what can be done to mitigate the situation.
A La Trobe Asia / Asia Society event.
Speakers:
- Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro, (Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University; Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute).
- Professor Nick Bisley...
2021-08-051h 02Asia Rising#165: Is Taiwan a Target?For the last seventy years Taiwan and mainland China has remained mostly separated. While China has encouraged interaction in the hope of a peaceful reunification, they have sought to isolate Taipei internationally, offering inducements and economic incentives to those who might engage.
In recent months there could be signs that Beijing is contemplating taking Taiwan by force, with an increase of military activity near the island. This live podcast will discuss this shift, the implications for Taiwan, and the international dilemma.
Guest:
Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro (Center Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International...
2021-06-1637 minAsia RisingIs Taiwan a target?For the last seventy years Taiwan and mainland China has remained mostly separated. While China has encouraged interaction in the hope of a peaceful reunification, they have sought to isolate Taipei internationally, offering inducements and economic incentives to those who might engage.
In recent months there could be signs that Beijing is contemplating taking Taiwan by force, with an increase of military activity near the island. This live podcast will discuss this shift, the implications for Taiwan, and the international dilemma.
Guest:
Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro (Center Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), Stanford University)
Recorded on 15th...
2021-06-1637 min
Global Taiwan InsightsSeason 2, Episode 7: A Conversation with Jessie Lau on Transnational Solidarity and Social Movements in the Asia-PacificIn this episode of GTI Insights, we interview Jessie Lau, a freelance journalist and Editor-in-Chief at NüVoices. In a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion, Lau shares her thoughts on transnational solidarity between social movements in the Asia-Pacific, efforts to combat violence against Asian communities, and Taiwan's role as a regional progressive leader.
Producers: Marshall Reid, Jack Liu
Hosts: Sophia Knight, Marshall Reid
Editor: Joseph Ross
Music: Joseph Ross
2021-05-0329 minGlobal Taiwan InsightsSeason 2, Ep. 5: A Conversation with Kharis Templeman on Taiwan's Democratic System and the Threats it FacesWe interviewed Dr. Kharis Templeman, a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. In a compelling discussion, Templeman discusses his thoughts on the current state of Taiwan's democratic system, internal and external threats it faces, and the role Taiwan can potentially play in supporting democracy in East Asia.
Producers: Marshall Reid, Jack Liu
Hosts: Marshall Reid, Daniel Anaforian
Editor: Jack Liu
Music: Joseph Ross
This podcast was produced with assistance from GTI Spring 2021 intern Gavin Stark
2021-04-0133 minAsia RisingWebinar: Could Taiwan be the Next Global Flashpoint?In late January 2021 China moved to intensify military activity in the Taiwan Strait, sending bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons and fighter jets into airspace just southwest of the island. Taiwan responded by scrambling fighters and broadcasting warnings, but there has been no subsequent comment from China.
Beijing has long regarded the island as a renegade province and strongly opposes diplomatic attempts by other countries to engage with it. The action is the latest in an escalation of tension around the independence of Taiwan, and it coinciding with the inauguration of new United States President Joe Biden...
2021-03-041h 00
Asia RisingCould Taiwan be the Next Global Flashpoint?In late January 2021 China moved to intensify military activity in the Taiwan Strait, sending bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons and fighter jets into airspace just southwest of the island. Taiwan responded by scrambling fighters and broadcasting warnings, but there has been no subsequent comment from China.
Beijing has long regarded the island as a renegade province and strongly opposes diplomatic attempts by other countries to engage with it. The action is the latest in an escalation of tension around the independence of Taiwan, and it coinciding with the inauguration of new United States President Joe Biden has led many...
2021-03-041h 00
Talk Travel AsiaTalk Travel Asia - Ep. 119: Taiwan 101 with Joshua Samuel BrownSitting just off the east coast of mainland China lies an island with a storied history. Formerly known as Formosa, and officially known as the Republic of China, Taiwan is a territory/country mired in controversy, but full of natural beauty and an attractive destination for those who love traveling Asia. Home to nearly 24-million people, Taiwan is one of the world’s most developed countries and yet the eastern two-thirds of it is highly mountainous. Strangely, this destination is not on many people’s travel radar. Today we’re going to get schooled on why Taiwan is an ideal travel...
2021-03-0143 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Headlines - February 5, 2021New COVID death, two new transmissions. School out for extra days. Childcare subsidies rise. Principal charged with selling Sri Lankans for labour. Military reservists rule changes. Taiwan democracy tops Asia. US Navy in Taiwan Strait. Guyana renegs on Taiwan office.
2021-02-0505 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Headlines - February 2, 2021Pandemic measures continue to grow. DPP lawmakers to take on anthem, constitution. PMI booming. Taiwan second in Asia-Pacific healthcare. Turks caught spying. Taiwan and Poland team up on crime.
2021-02-0204 min
East Asia HotspotsCaught in the Middle: US-China-Taiwan Triangular RelationsUS-China-Taiwan triangular relations represent a particularly complicated set of historical and policy issues, and endure as critical dynamic in East Asia today. To unpack this set of relations and explore the future of US-China-Taiwan ties, we talk with Dr. Hung-jen Wang, Associate Professor of Political Science and current NRC scholar.
2020-12-0339 minGlobal Taiwan InsightsSeason 1, Ep. 9: A Conversation with Robert Sutter on the Impacts of the 2020 Election on US Taiwan PolicyWe interviewed US scholar and professor Dr. Robert Sutter, who currently serves as Professor of Practice of International Affairs at the Elliott School at George Washington University, is a leading authority on the history and practice of US foreign policy in East Asia. In the wake of a tumultuous US presidential election, Dr. Sutter draws on his wealth of experience to provide insights into recent developments in Chinese foreign policy, the Trump administration's approach to Taiwan, and the future of US-Taiwan relations during the Biden administration.
Producer: Marshall Reid, Jack Liu
Hosts: Marshall Reid, Joseph Ros...
2020-11-2427 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Playerium: Rooting a New Gaming FirmMichael Turton and Sean Su interview Playerium CEO Solomon Temowo. Solomon is the founder and CEO of Playerium, a software company specializing in software for gaming firms. He has worked in several countries in Europe and Asia. We explore his experiences in the gaming industry in Taiwan and elsewhere, what Taiwan's advantages are, and the kind of projects and products his firm works with and creates.
2020-10-2351 minAsia RisingWebinar: Education and the Politics of Identity in East AsiaDespite their diverse histories and cultures, common tensions characterize debates about identity and nationhood across the Asia-Pacific. Homogenous visions of identity and nationhood sit uneasily alongside notions of citizenship that embrace cultural and ethnic diversity. In many societies, rising inequality feeds fear and resentment of immigrants, and legacies or memories of empire and colonialism have also fuelled resentment of foreign interference or ‘hegemony’. In stories of nationhood, what is forgotten or avoided is just as important as what is remembered.
What role, then, does education play in shaping ideas of identity and nationhood across the contemporary Asia-Pacific? To w...
2020-09-101h 04
Asia RisingEducation and the Politics of Identity in East AsiaDespite their diverse histories and cultures, common tensions characterize debates about identity and nationhood across the Asia-Pacific. Homogenous visions of identity and nationhood sit uneasily alongside notions of citizenship that embrace cultural and ethnic diversity. In many societies, rising inequality feeds fear and resentment of immigrants, and legacies or memories of empire and colonialism have also fuelled resentment of foreign interference or ‘hegemony’. In stories of nationhood, what is forgotten or avoided is just as important as what is remembered.
What role, then, does education play in shaping ideas of identity and nationhood across the contemporary Asia-Pacific? To what extent are...
2020-09-101h 04
Griffith in AsiaExploring Asia | ExperiencesWant to experience Asia during your undergraduate degree, but don’t know what to expect?
Griffith University students and alumni during a four-part webinar series, share their insights and tips on how to prepare and get the most out of an Asia experience!
This in-conversation will take you on a journey down ‘Asia’ memory lane with Millie Vernick, James Fairley and Elise Stephenson; current Griffith students and alumni who have studied, interned and lived in Asia. They share their studying, working and cultural experiences, providing valuable tips, insights and some laughs for students aiming to travel to Asia.
About the Speake...
2020-08-0556 minAsia RisingTaiwan's Ally or Wildcard? (Trump in Asia #4)The United States’ approach to Taiwan has long been defined by ‘strategic ambiguity’. While it has never directly challenged China’s claim over the island, the U.S. has also never shied away from selling weapons to Taipei or making use of the Taiwan Strait for naval exercises.
The Trump administration has arguably provided more tangible and symbolic support for Taiwan than any previous U.S. presidency - but how much of that is related to China? Is Taiwan just a pawn in a diplomatic chess game between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and what does the United States prioritise in the r...
2020-07-2734 minAsia Rising#147: Taiwan's Ally or Wildcard? (Trump in Asia #4)The United States’ approach to Taiwan has long been defined by ‘strategic ambiguity’. While it has never directly challenged China’s claim over the island, the U.S. has also never shied away from selling weapons to Taipei or making use of the Taiwan Strait for naval exercises.
The Trump administration has arguably provided more tangible and symbolic support for Taiwan than any previous U.S. presidency - but how much of that is related to China? Is Taiwan just a pawn in a diplomatic chess game between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and what does the United S...
2020-07-2734 min
Asia UnscriptedTsung-Mei Cheng: Taiwan's Healthcare System and COVID-19 Lessons for the WorldThis week, Isabelle and Vivien are joined by Professor Tsung-Mei Cheng, who is a Health Policy Research Analyst at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. She is cofounder of the Princeton Conference, an annual national conference on health policy that brings together the U.S. Congress, government, and the research community on issues affecting health care and health policy in the United States. Professor Cheng’s current research focuses on cross-national comparisons of health systems in East Asia, and she has served as an adviser to the Strategic Review Board of the Science and Technology Advisory Group (ST...
2020-07-2335 min
Sustainable AsiaTaiwan — Gold Standard for RecyclingTaiwan went from being nicknamed “Trash Island” to becoming the world’s premier supplier of PET recycled plastic. What did it take to get there? We walk through Taiwan’s unique approach to getting plastic beverage bottles from the hands of consumers and to plastic recycling plants - with a bit of education, love for the environment, and a few key government incentives.Guests:Brenda Haitema, Head of Operations at First MileTina Hong, Asia Sales and Operation Manager at Fuze BiotechGaby Liu, Impact Manager of First Mile
2020-06-0215 minEast Asia HotspotsDigital Democracy and Civic Tech in Taiwan: A Conversation with Digital Minister Audrey TangIn this episode, NRC Program Associate Richard Haddock sits down with Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang to explore what digital democracy means and looks like in action. Minister Tang discusses open government, civic technology, how misinformation and disinformation were addressed in Taiwan's 2020 presidential election, and the ethical and practical limits of technology use in governance.
2020-04-0800 minEast Asia HotspotsRevisiting the 228 Incident of TaiwanIn this episode, NRC Curriculum Developer Shruthi Shree Nagarajan interviews Dr. Yao-Tsung Su, professor of history at Providence University in Taiwan, on the 228 Incident that took place in Taiwan in 1947. Dr. Su discusses the implications of the 228 Incident to current East Asian relations, as well as the this event contributes to broader relations between the United States and China in the postwar world.*The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position of the NRC. Through these podcasts, we encourage listeners to engage in the topics...
2020-04-0800 min
The Strait Up PodcastTaiwan's newest immigrantsTune into Taiwan Today as RTI host Andrew Ryan speaks with Dr. Michael Hsiao of the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation about Taiwan's newest immigrants and how they are changing Taiwan society.
2019-11-1400 min
French Tech PodcastHiring and retaining tech talent in Southeast Asia (w/ Yassine Belmamoun)Hiring and retaining tech talent is a burning issue for startups and companies all over Southeast Asia. Yassine Belmamoun, Co-Founder and CTO of Manatal, shares his vision on what is broken in the classical HR process. He argues that many companies don’t spend enough time making hiring a great experience for candidates, which he sees as an essential ingredient to hiring and retaining the best tech talent. Yassine also, generously, shares his own experience hiring as a serial entrepreneur and discusses the biggest mistakes he’s made and what he has learned from them.
Learn more about Manatal and how...
2019-10-1523 min
French Tech PodcastBrown Bag Session : Marketing & Growth in AsiaThe BrownBag Sessions are episodes that aren’t structured interviews, but rather recordings of conversations with daily practitioners in certain areas of expertise.
In this series on Marketing and Growth in Asia, Thibault Brière and Nikolaj Groeneweg - both seasoned in the the ways of marketing & growth for startups and large corporations - discuss the challenges, opportunities and best strategies for marketing in Asia. We’ll discuss market trends, marketing campaigns we that we particularly like or dislike - and share insights from our lives as marketing practitioners.
2019-09-1615 minGlobal Taiwan InsightsSeason 1, Ep. 1: A Conversation with Scott Harold on the Strengths and Challenges of Taiwan’s Development AssistanceWe interviewed Scott W. Harold, the associate director of the RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy and they discuss the strengths and challenges of Taiwan’s development assistance, as well as Scott’s newly release report “Countering China’s Efforts to Isolate Taiwan Diplomatically in Latin American and the Caribbean: The Role of Development Assistance and Disaster Relief.”
Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Edit: Jack Liu
Music: Joseph Ross
2019-03-2916 min
French Tech PodcastIntroducing the French Tech Asia Pacific PodcastIn this episode we quickly introduce ourselves and the French Tech Asia Pacific podcast.
Whether you're looking to get to know the French entrepreneurs that are making an impact here in the APAC region, or want to learn more about the influencers, investors and policy-makers that shape Asia Pacific's startup ecosystem - this is the show for you!
We would love to hear from you, so reach out by sending us an email at hello@frenchtechpodcast.com
2019-03-1302 min
Ear to AsiaGrappling with identity in TaiwanHow do the people of Taiwan identify themselves and their society? Most have ancestry that can be traced to the Chinese mainland and now speak Mandarin, but does a uniquely layered history set them apart? Asia-Pacific historian Dr Lewis Mayo and political scientist Dr Sow Keat Tok, both of Asia Institute, examine the notions of ethnic and national identity on the island and discuss the implications for relations with mainland China. Presented by Peter Clarke.An Asia Institute podcastProduced by profactual.comMusic by audionautix.com
2018-10-2545 min
CogitAsiaUnpacking Congress’s Role in Asia Policy & the 2019 NDAAIn this episode, we review the Asia-related sections of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, and explore Congress’s role in framing U.S. policy toward Asia. Returning to the podcast to unpack these topics are Dr. Michael Green, Japan Chair and Senior Vice President for Asia at CSIS, and Gregory Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative and fellow with Southeast Asia Program at CSIS.
Mike and Greg share personal anecdotes about recently deceased Senator John McCain’s contributions on Asia policy and analyze the Asia elements of 2019 NDAA – including: language intended to restrain the Tr...
2018-09-0500 minAsia RisingEvent: How Asia Goes to War
Asia is at a dangerous moment. China is rising fast, and its regional ambitions are growing. Reckless North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un may be assembling more nuclear weapons, despite diplomatic efforts to eradicate his arsenal. Japan is building up its military, throwing off constitutional constraints imposed after World War II. The United States, for so long a stabilising presence in Asia, is behaving erratically: The possibility of global catastrophe looms ever closer.
Geopolitical expert Brendan Taylor is Associate Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University. His new book The Four Flashpoints, examines the...
2018-08-2900 min
Asia RisingHow Asia Goes to WarAsia is at a dangerous moment. China is rising fast, and its regional ambitions are growing. Reckless North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un may be assembling more nuclear weapons, despite diplomatic efforts to eradicate his arsenal. Japan is building up its military, throwing off constitutional constraints imposed after World War II. The United States, for so long a stabilising presence in Asia, is behaving erratically: The possibility of global catastrophe looms ever closer.
Geopolitical expert Brendan Taylor is Associate Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University. His new book The Four Flashpoints, examines the areas of Asia most likely...
2018-08-241h 32CogitAsiaSitrep on U.S.-Taiwan RelationsIn this episode we assess the status of U.S.-Taiwan relations. CSIS Senior Associate Dr. Robert Wang discusses how relations between Washington and Taipei have changed since 1979, reviews the Taiwan Relations Act (2:39), and explains how young people are playing a pivotal role in shaping Taiwan’s democracy (4:36). He also describes how Taiwan’s economic slowdown gives China additional leverage in cross-strait relations (8:42), examines U.S. policy options to aid Taiwan from his recent report (11:06), and evaluates the implications for U.S. standing in the region (16:42).
Hosted by Will Colson. Audio edited by Frances Burkham. Written and prod...
2016-08-2340 min
Asia In-DepthTaiwan’s New DirectionIn January, Taiwan's voters handed the traditionally pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a landslide victory, giving it control of the parliament and presidency for the first time ever. The outcome is just the latest of many signals that Taiwanese are growing more skeptical of mainland China, which appears to be failing in its long-running strategy to entice the self-governing island back peacefully. In this fifth episode of the Asia Society Podcast, we explore how Taiwan has continued to drift further away from the mainland psychologically, and what the implications could be of a new Taiwanese government that's less friendly with...
2016-03-1400 minCogitAsiaTaiwan Under Tsai's LeadershipIn this episode we examine Taiwan’s politics and foreign policy following the landslide election of Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan’s first female president.
CSIS's China Power Project Director Bonnie Glaser joins to discuss the origin story of the Democratic Progressive Party, explore what the victory means for the future of Taiwan’s economy, and analyze how Tsai’s leadership will affect the island’s complicated diplomatic relationship with mainland China and the United States. Listeners also hear from DPP Secretary General Joseph Wu, PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Dr. Tsai herself. Hosted by Colm Quinn. Audio edited by Lauren Abu...
2016-03-0100 min