The Foreign Minister hosted a luncheon for visiting governors Dame Froyla Tzalam of Belize and General Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles of Saint Lucia on Thursday. Both Belize and Saint Lucia are two of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, and the governors are visiting in part to participate in Taiwan’s National Day celebration. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳籠) said their presence was a sign of the goodwill experienced between the three countries. The governors and their partners arrived in Taiwan early Thursday morning, according to a Foreign Ministry press release. Shortly after, they were welcomed at a lunch hosted by Foreign Minister Lin and his wife. At the event, Lin said that Governor Dame Tzalam’s and Governor Charles' participation in Taiwan’s National Day celebrations on their first visits to the country symbolized a deep friendship. He thanked the governments of Saint Lucia and Belize, on behalf of Taiwan, for their steadfast support of Taiwan’s inclusion in inter...

In today's information-saturated world, truth is harder than ever to define. With viral falsehoods and AI-generated "slop" spreading faster than facts, how can we know what, or who, to trust? In this episode, Chris Morris, the BBC’s first on-air fact checker and now CEO of Full Fact, talks about how fact-checking became a frontline defense for democracy, and why transparency and accountability matter more than ever.  

The gang is back for Part 2 of this year's TTRPG Monster of the Week special!  Listen to Michelle begin the hunt for Joey, Amanda, and Hanna!

On 10 October, also known as Double Tenth Day, people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day! Historically, 10 October 1911 marked the day of the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the termination of the Qing Dynasty in China and ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Republic of China, the official name of the ruling government in Taiwan. As people in Taiwan celebrate our National Day, there will be flag-raising ceremonies all over the country on 10 October. Plus, you can participate in the fireworks display in Nantou this year. Moreover, there is an exceptional projection mapping show illuminating the facade of the Presidential Office. This week, we’ll explore some words related to the National Day!   ●Words to Know: 1. 國慶 kok-khìng (n.) National Day 2. 國旗 kok-kî (n.) the national flag 3. 煙火 ian-hué (n.) fireworks 4. 鬧熱 lāu-jia̍t (adj.) lively, with lots of activities 5. 放假 pàng-ká (phr.) to have a day off

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David Perez is back for the third and final part of his story on Formosa Dream Chasers! In earlier episodes, we heard how his brother's motorcycle accident pushed him to start a new chapter in Taiwan with their Mexican food business. As we learned more about David's start in the entertainment industry, we also discovered the many struggles he overcame to build his career. This time, we dig deeper into David’s mindset and discover how resilience, risk-taking, and staying true to himself have helped him face challenges head-on. His journey shows that chasing your dreams is never a straight path, but with belief and vision, it can lead to something greater than you ever imagined.

“Cancel Netflix for the health of your kids.” That’s what Elon Musk, the multibillionaire owner of Tesla and X, wrote in a post last week, criticising transgender content on the streaming platform. But is LGBTQ+ representation really harmful to children? And how could the portrayal of queer characters on Netflix have a positive impact? Today, we talk about the Netflix series Heartstopper, Elon Musk’s controversial remarks, and much more on Cinematic Motif. If you would like to share your feedback, please send your words or voice notes to: wanson@rti.org.tw You can also find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

Which of the following is true: A) Taipei Zoo celebrates the Ghost Festival B) Taipei City has wild deer C) Taiwan has two living native cat species Listen to this episode to find out. Formosa Fauna is back this week to entertainingly educate you about animals both in Taiwan and abroad! Spend the next 20 minutes listening to this episode and feeding your noggin with fun facts about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends. In this episode we talk about:  – News of Jane Goodall's passing  – Taiwan's Ghost Festival  – Hosted in Taipei, 200 Japanese educators and students delve into amphibian and reptile challenges  – Panda caretakers ...and so much more. Want to share your own story and have it read on air? Send your story (photos welcome) to tristan@rti.org.tw! See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!

Hello, and welcome to today's episode! I will be interviewing Ü during her visit back home to see her family and give some lectures. In this episode, we will discuss her origins in music, the importance of music in her life, and her unique connection between music and big data. We will also explore opera and score reading, including singing in different languages. Tune in for the first part of this two-episode series with Ü and learn more about the fascinating world of opera! Ü is a big data interpreter specialized in music and languages. She started as a pianist, cellist, alto saxophonist, organist, accordionist, conductor, composer, producer, interpreter, and diction coach. Becoming a self-taught coder and big data interpreter (projector), Ü has helped several countries establish or modify policies and protocols. Her data projects began in public health and expanded into behavioral science. Now, she focuses on what she finds interesting or important. Since 2014, she has as...