Taiwan vs. the World https://www.rti.org.tw/en/program?uid=4&pid=1459
Where does Taiwan stand in this world? Isolated and interconnected, Taiwan has a rich and fascinating network of international relations. Economy, geopolitics, culture, Taiwan has its own place in the concert of nations. "Taiwan versus the world" moves away from superpower rivalry to put Taiwan at the centre of attention. Every Saturday, you will hear the story of how Taiwan plays its own game in a big and diverse world.
 

 

]]> en_US Copyright 2018-2026 Rti - For Personal Use Only Julien Oeuillet,Rti
Where does Taiwan stand in this world? Isolated and interconnected, Taiwan has a rich and fascinating network of international relations. Economy, geopolitics, culture, Taiwan has its own place in the concert of nations. "Taiwan versus the world" moves away from superpower rivalry to put Taiwan at the centre of attention. Every Saturday, you will hear the story of how Taiwan plays its own game in a big and diverse world.
 

 

]]> false 中央廣播電臺 RTI Radio Taiwan International rtiwebt@rti.org.tw <![CDATA[Ep. 32 - Talking about sustainability in Taiwan, city-to-city diplomacy, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=106416 In this episode:

- Tsulin Hsu and Sherry Hu about how Reccessary informs on sustainability and renewable energy in Taiwan

- Romain Blachier on attempting city-to-city diplomacy with Taiwan while being deputy mayor of Lyon, France

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=106416 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 32 - Talking about sustainability in Taiwan, city-to-city diplomacy, and more Ep. 32 - Talking about sustainability in Taiwan, city-to-city diplomacy, and more In this episode:

- Tsulin Hsu and Sherry Hu about how Reccessary informs on sustainability and renewable energy in Taiwan

- Romain Blachier on attempting city-to-city diplomacy with Taiwan while being deputy mayor of Lyon, France

]]> false 63 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 31 - What are other countries doing about Taiwan, revisiting a book, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=106025 In this episode:

- Keiko Hirata and Hidekazu Sakai on their book "Tensions in the Taiwan strait"

- Grant Wyeth on why Francis Fukuyama is frequently misunderstood

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=106025 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 31 - What are other countries doing about Taiwan, revisiting a book, and more Ep. 31 - What are other countries doing about Taiwan, revisiting a book, and more In this episode:

- Keiko Hirata and Hidekazu Sakai on their book "Tensions in the Taiwan strait"

- Grant Wyeth on why Francis Fukuyama is frequently misunderstood

]]> false 62 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 30 - China's naval actions, the Lin Chi-ling controversy, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=105686 In this episode:

- Alice Yang and Roger Liu on the latest actions of the Chinese navy and coast guard

- Sze-Fung Lee on the Lin Chi-ling controversy

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=105686 Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 30 - China's naval actions, the Lin Chi-ling controversy, and more Ep. 30 - China's naval actions, the Lin Chi-ling controversy, and more In this episode:

- Alice Yang and Roger Liu on the latest actions of the Chinese navy and coast guard

- Sze-Fung Lee on the Lin Chi-ling controversy

]]> false 61 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 29 - The truth on Trump's visit to Xi Jinping, how to properly talk about Cheng Li-wun, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=104959 In this episode:

- Brian Hioe and Rath Wang on what to really make of Donald Trump's visit to Xi Jinping

- Sean King discusses with our host on how to properly qualify KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=104959 Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 29 - The truth on Trump's visit to Xi Jinping, how to properly talk about Cheng Li-wun, and more Ep. 29 - The truth on Trump's visit to Xi Jinping, how to properly talk about Cheng Li-wun, and more In this episode:

- Brian Hioe and Rath Wang on what to really make of Donald Trump's visit to Xi Jinping

- Sean King discusses with our host on how to properly qualify KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun

]]> false 60 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 28 - Taiwan's president goes to eSwatini, Sanae Takaichi goes to Australia, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=104586 In this episode:

- Marcin Jerzewski and Sasha Chhabra on Lai Ching-te's visit to eSwatini

- Grant Wyeth and Ingyu Oh on Sanae Takaichi's visit to Australia

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=104586 Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 28 - Taiwan's president goes to eSwatini, Sanae Takaichi goes to Australia, and more Ep. 28 - Taiwan's president goes to eSwatini, Sanae Takaichi goes to Australia, and more In this episode:

- Marcin Jerzewski and Sasha Chhabra on Lai Ching-te's visit to eSwatini

- Grant Wyeth and Ingyu Oh on Sanae Takaichi's visit to Australia

]]> false 59 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 27 - Middle powers concept, Croatia and Taiwan, a Chinese human rights advocate, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=102176 In this episode:

- Andrew Yeh and Lana Pedisic on Middle powers and Croatia as an example of Taiwan's outreach to smaller countries

- Yaqiu Wang and her history of human rights activism outside of China

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=102176 Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 27 - Middle powers concept, Croatia and Taiwan, a Chinese human rights advocate, and more Ep. 27 - Middle powers concept, Croatia and Taiwan, a Chinese human rights advocate, and more In this episode:

- Andrew Yeh and Lana Pedisic on Middle powers and Croatia as an example of Taiwan's outreach to smaller countries

- Yaqiu Wang and her history of human rights activism outside of China

]]> false 58 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 26 - Taiwan's understanding of Europe, drone production, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=102101 In this episode:

- Alicia Hennig and Andreas Fulda talk about Taiwan's complex relationship with Europe

- Chieh-ting Yeh and Fernando Ramos talk about drone production in Taiwan

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=102101 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 26 - Taiwan's understanding of Europe, drone production, and more Ep. 26 - Taiwan's understanding of Europe, drone production, and more In this episode:

- Alicia Hennig and Andreas Fulda talk about Taiwan's complex relationship with Europe

- Chieh-ting Yeh and Fernando Ramos talk about drone production in Taiwan

]]> false 57 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 25 - Ko Wen-je's arrest, military exercises by Japan, Philippines and Australia, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101698 In this episode:

- Courtney Donovan Smith and Michael Turton on the rise and fall of Ko Wen-je

- An exchange between Rath Wang and host Julien Oeuillet on recent military exercises involving Japan, the Philippines, and Australia

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101698 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 25 - Ko Wen-je's arrest, military exercises by Japan, Philippines and Australia, and more Ep. 25 - Ko Wen-je's arrest, military exercises by Japan, Philippines and Australia, and more In this episode:

- Courtney Donovan Smith and Michael Turton on the rise and fall of Ko Wen-je

- An exchange between Rath Wang and host Julien Oeuillet on recent military exercises involving Japan, the Philippines, and Australia

]]> false 56 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 24 - Disinformation warfare, Iran war and East Asia, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101827 In this episode:

- Elena Yi-ching Ho and Hong Ming-tse share the results of their report on disinformation warfare

- Ben Sando and Ingyu Oh give their insights on the impact of the war in Iran on East Asian countries

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101827 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 24 - Disinformation warfare, Iran war and East Asia, and more Ep. 24 - Disinformation warfare, Iran war and East Asia, and more In this episode:

- Elena Yi-ching Ho and Hong Ming-tse share the results of their report on disinformation warfare

- Ben Sando and Ingyu Oh give their insights on the impact of the war in Iran on East Asian countries

]]> false 55 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 23 - Taiwan's political warfare, lessons from Hormuz, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101418 In this episode:

- Maria Thornton and Tony Hu on Taiwan's political warfare

- Philip Shelter-Jones on what the situation in the Strait of Hormuz teaches us about naval warfare around Taiwan

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101418 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 23 - Taiwan's political warfare, lessons from Hormuz, and more Ep. 23 - Taiwan's political warfare, lessons from Hormuz, and more In this episode:

- Maria Thornton and Tony Hu on Taiwan's political warfare

- Philip Shelter-Jones on what the situation in the Strait of Hormuz teaches us about naval warfare around Taiwan

]]> false 54 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 22 - Taiwan and the Czech Republic, Taiwan's baseball diplomacy, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101383 In this episode:

-  Matej Šimalčík and Jakub Janda on Taiwan-Czech relations and China's place in their relationship

- Chen Yi-Chieh and Ingyu Oh on Taiwan's baseball diplomacy

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=101383 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 22 - Taiwan and the Czech Republic, Taiwan's baseball diplomacy, and more Ep. 22 - Taiwan and the Czech Republic, Taiwan's baseball diplomacy, and more In this episode:

-  Matej Šimalčík and Jakub Janda on Taiwan-Czech relations and China's place in their relationship

- Chen Yi-Chieh and Ingyu Oh on Taiwan's baseball diplomacy

]]> false 53 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 21 - Taiwan's marketing, books to read to understand Taiwan, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100851 In this episode:

- Jason Patterson and Matthew Ryan on how Taiwan handles its marketing

- Bilahari Kausikan on "The Myth of the Asian Century" and Jonathan Benda on "Formosa Betrayed"

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100851 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 21 - Taiwan's marketing, books to read to understand Taiwan, and more Ep. 21 - Taiwan's marketing, books to read to understand Taiwan, and more In this episode:

- Jason Patterson and Matthew Ryan on how Taiwan handles its marketing

- Bilahari Kausikan on "The Myth of the Asian Century" and Jonathan Benda on "Formosa Betrayed"

]]> false 52 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 20 - The war in Iran and Taiwan, using maps for Taiwan's soft power, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100356 In this Episode:

- Aadil Brar and Sasha Chhabra on the true impact of the war in Iran on Taiwan.

- Dr Alexander Kunz on making original maps of Taiwan.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100356 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 20 - The war in Iran and Taiwan, using maps for Taiwan's soft power, and more Ep. 20 - The war in Iran and Taiwan, using maps for Taiwan's soft power, and more In this Episode:

- Aadil Brar and Sasha Chhabra on the true impact of the war in Iran on Taiwan.

- Dr Alexander Kunz on making original maps of Taiwan.

]]> false 51 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 19 - Supreme Court decision on US tariffs , Taiwan's relationship with Lithuania, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=99746 In this episode:

- Zoe Weaver-Lee on the consequences of the US Supreme Court decision on tariffs for Taiwan

- Gabrielius Landsbergis and Alex Tan on recent comments from the Lithuanian government on Taiwan and China

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=99746 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 19 - Supreme Court decision on US tariffs , Taiwan's relationship with Lithuania, and more Ep. 19 - Supreme Court decision on US tariffs , Taiwan's relationship with Lithuania, and more In this episode:

- Zoe Weaver-Lee on the consequences of the US Supreme Court decision on tariffs for Taiwan

- Gabrielius Landsbergis and Alex Tan on recent comments from the Lithuanian government on Taiwan and China

]]> false 50 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 18 - German chancellor in China, Taiwan's videogame soft power, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=99128 In this episode:

- Sana Hashmi and Sasha Chhabra on the visit of German chancellor Friedrich Merz to China

- Marcel Oppliger and the team at FromDawnGames on Taiwan's videogame soft power

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=99128 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 18 - German chancellor in China, Taiwan's videogame soft power, and more Ep. 18 - German chancellor in China, Taiwan's videogame soft power, and more In this episode:

- Sana Hashmi and Sasha Chhabra on the visit of German chancellor Friedrich Merz to China

- Marcel Oppliger and the team at FromDawnGames on Taiwan's videogame soft power

]]> false 49 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 17 - Taiwan's relationship with Somaliland, Taiwan's coast guard, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=98605 In this episode:
- Michele Maresca and Guido Gargiulo on Taiwan's relationship with Somaliland
- Kitsch Liao, Jordan Laramore, and Jyh-Shyang Sheu on the role played by Taiwan's coast guard for maritime awareness and "white hull" diplomacy

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=98605 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 17 - Taiwan's relationship with Somaliland, Taiwan's coast guard, and more Ep. 17 - Taiwan's relationship with Somaliland, Taiwan's coast guard, and more In this episode:
- Michele Maresca and Guido Gargiulo on Taiwan's relationship with Somaliland
- Kitsch Liao, Jordan Laramore, and Jyh-Shyang Sheu on the role played by Taiwan's coast guard for maritime awareness and "white hull" diplomacy

]]> false 48 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 16 - Thailand's general election, Taiwan's drone procurement, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=98094 In this episode:

- Rath Wang and Brian Hioe on the general election in Thailand

- Andrew Koch and Jyh-Shyang Sheu on Taiwan and drones

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=98094 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 16 - Thailand's general election, Taiwan's drone procurement, and more Ep. 16 - Thailand's general election, Taiwan's drone procurement, and more In this episode:

- Rath Wang and Brian Hioe on the general election in Thailand

- Andrew Koch and Jyh-Shyang Sheu on Taiwan and drones

]]> false 47 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 15 - Central and Eastern Europe deals with Taiwan, Singapore Air Show, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=97671 In this episode:

- Andreea Leonte and Ivana Karásková talk about how Central and Eastern Europe deal with Taiwan and China, using Romania as a prominent example

- Sasha Chhabra and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo shares what they saw at the latest Singapore Air Show, in particular the latest developments on drones and countermeasures

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=97671 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 15 - Central and Eastern Europe deals with Taiwan, Singapore Air Show, and more Ep. 15 - Central and Eastern Europe deals with Taiwan, Singapore Air Show, and more In this episode:

- Andreea Leonte and Ivana Karásková talk about how Central and Eastern Europe deal with Taiwan and China, using Romania as a prominent example

- Sasha Chhabra and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo shares what they saw at the latest Singapore Air Show, in particular the latest developments on drones and countermeasures

]]> false 46 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 14 - Roleplaying society resilience, Taiwan's love for Japan, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=97186 In this episode:

- I-Chen Liu and Hsu Kuan Cheng on how they set up a board game simulation to test Taiwan's societal resilience

- An overview of Taiwanese love for Japan with insights from Jakub Janda, Ingyu Oh, David Frazier, and Stephen Nagy

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=97186 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 14 - Roleplaying society resilience, Taiwan's love for Japan, and more Ep. 14 - Roleplaying society resilience, Taiwan's love for Japan, and more In this episode:

- I-Chen Liu and Hsu Kuan Cheng on how they set up a board game simulation to test Taiwan's societal resilience

- An overview of Taiwanese love for Japan with insights from Jakub Janda, Ingyu Oh, David Frazier, and Stephen Nagy

]]> false 45 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 13 - Europe resisting Chinese pressure, Taiwan's political parties explained, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=96544 In this episode:

- Zsuzsa Ferenczy and Matej Simalcik on Europe countering Chinese attempts at pressuring it on Taiwan.

- Courtney Donovan Smith and Ben Krauss on how the world misunderstand Taiwan's political parties.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=96544 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 13 - Europe resisting Chinese pressure, Taiwan's political parties explained, and more Ep. 13 - Europe resisting Chinese pressure, Taiwan's political parties explained, and more In this episode:

- Zsuzsa Ferenczy and Matej Simalcik on Europe countering Chinese attempts at pressuring it on Taiwan.

- Courtney Donovan Smith and Ben Krauss on how the world misunderstand Taiwan's political parties.

]]> false 44 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 12 - Taiwan's society resilience, Japan update, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95906 In this episode:

- Niklas Swanstrom and Melita Phachulia on society resilience and what it means in Taiwan

- Andrew Koch, Stephen Nagy, and Jakub Janda for the latest updates on Japan

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95906 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ep. 12 - Taiwan's society resilience, Japan update, and more Ep. 12 - Taiwan's society resilience, Japan update, and more In this episode:

- Niklas Swanstrom and Melita Phachulia on society resilience and what it means in Taiwan

- Andrew Koch, Stephen Nagy, and Jakub Janda for the latest updates on Japan

]]> false 43 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 11 - Criminal gangs and invasion, Honolulu Defense Forum, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95452 In this episode:

- Ben Sando and Jacob F. Tischer on the role of criminal gangs in Chinese subversion in Taiwan

- Jakub Janda and Peter Olive on the Honolulu Defense Forum 2026

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95452 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0800 Ep. 11 - Criminal gangs and invasion, Honolulu Defense Forum, and more Ep. 11 - Criminal gangs and invasion, Honolulu Defense Forum, and more In this episode:

- Ben Sando and Jacob F. Tischer on the role of criminal gangs in Chinese subversion in Taiwan

- Jakub Janda and Peter Olive on the Honolulu Defense Forum 2026

]]> false 42 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 10 - Venezuela and Taiwan, debunking the 2027 deadline, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94901

In this episode:

- Bryce Barros and Aurelio Insisa on US operations in Venezuela and what it means for Taiwan

- Joseph Tsai and Ronan Fu on why the 2027 deadline is not what you think it is

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94901 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 10 - Venezuela and Taiwan, debunking the 2027 deadline, and more Ep. 10 - Venezuela and Taiwan, debunking the 2027 deadline, and more

In this episode:

- Bryce Barros and Aurelio Insisa on US operations in Venezuela and what it means for Taiwan

- Joseph Tsai and Ronan Fu on why the 2027 deadline is not what you think it is

]]> false 41 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 9 - A pro-Taiwan president for Honduras, no panic over Chinese exercises, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94338 In this episode:
- Fernando Ramos and Robert Evan Ellis on the new president of Honduras, the country's feelings towards Taiwan, and why it matters

- Ronan Fu and Sasha Chhabra on the coverage of China's latest military exercise around Taiwan and why we should not overreact to it

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94338 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 9 - A pro-Taiwan president for Honduras, no panic over Chinese exercises, and more Ep. 9 - A pro-Taiwan president for Honduras, no panic over Chinese exercises, and more In this episode:
- Fernando Ramos and Robert Evan Ellis on the new president of Honduras, the country's feelings towards Taiwan, and why it matters

- Ronan Fu and Sasha Chhabra on the coverage of China's latest military exercise around Taiwan and why we should not overreact to it

]]> false 40 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 8 - Taiwan's sport diplomacy, South Korea's pop culture and society, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=93757

In this episode:

- Chen Yi-chieh and Lin Chien-chi on sports as a diplomatic tool and its potential for Taiwan

- Fabio La Rocca and Hyeseon Hwang on South Korea's soft power and its role in society

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=93757 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 8 - Taiwan's sport diplomacy, South Korea's pop culture and society, and more Ep. 8 - Taiwan's sport diplomacy, South Korea's pop culture and society, and more

In this episode:

- Chen Yi-chieh and Lin Chien-chi on sports as a diplomatic tool and its potential for Taiwan

- Fabio La Rocca and Hyeseon Hwang on South Korea's soft power and its role in society

]]> false 39 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 7 - India's place in the region, why the US can't take Taiwan's semiconductors, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=93251

In this episode:

- Michael Mazza and Shay Khatiri on India's "situational partner" behaviour and what it means for Taiwan and the region

- White Hsu, Aadil Brar, and Yeh Chieh-ting on why the United States neither could nor should bring the whole semiconductor supply chain on their own territory at the expense of Taiwan

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=93251 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 7 - India's place in the region, why the US can't take Taiwan's semiconductors, and more Ep. 7 - India's place in the region, why the US can't take Taiwan's semiconductors, and more

In this episode:

- Michael Mazza and Shay Khatiri on India's "situational partner" behaviour and what it means for Taiwan and the region

- White Hsu, Aadil Brar, and Yeh Chieh-ting on why the United States neither could nor should bring the whole semiconductor supply chain on their own territory at the expense of Taiwan

]]> false 38 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 6 - Books about Taiwan, industrial might beyond semiconductors, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=92743 In this episode:

- Dafydd Fell and Matej Šimalčík on the new book "Contemporary Taiwan: more than a flashpoint" and how to publish on Taiwan for a global audience

- Marcel Oppliger of Taiwan Edge and Kimmy Chen of KimFion Lab on how to project the image of Taiwan as a major economical power beyond semiconductors

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=92743 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 6 - Books about Taiwan, industrial might beyond semiconductors, and more Ep. 6 - Books about Taiwan, industrial might beyond semiconductors, and more In this episode:

- Dafydd Fell and Matej Šimalčík on the new book "Contemporary Taiwan: more than a flashpoint" and how to publish on Taiwan for a global audience

- Marcel Oppliger of Taiwan Edge and Kimmy Chen of KimFion Lab on how to project the image of Taiwan as a major economical power beyond semiconductors

]]> false 37 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 5 - Delegation from Panama visits Taiwan, pro-Taiwan candidates win election in Honduras, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=92256 In this episode:

- The meaning of a visit of a delegation of legislators from Panama to Taiwan, with Patrick Ko and Mat Youkee

- Pro-Taiwan candidates winning the presidential election in former diplomatic ally Honduras, with Michael Cunningham

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=92256 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0800 Ep. 5 - Delegation from Panama visits Taiwan, pro-Taiwan candidates win election in Honduras, and more Ep. 5 - Delegation from Panama visits Taiwan, pro-Taiwan candidates win election in Honduras, and more In this episode:

- The meaning of a visit of a delegation of legislators from Panama to Taiwan, with Patrick Ko and Mat Youkee

- Pro-Taiwan candidates winning the presidential election in former diplomatic ally Honduras, with Michael Cunningham

]]> false 36 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 4 - China's grey-zone warfare, Japan's missile deployment, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=91711 In this episode:

- The latest updates in China's grey-zone warfare through tourism, visas, and economic cohercion, with Simona A. Grano and Yu-hua Chen.

- Japan's upcoming missile deployment on Yonaguni island, with Kei Koga and Michael Cunningham.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=91711 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 4 - China's grey-zone warfare, Japan's missile deployment, and more Ep. 4 - China's grey-zone warfare, Japan's missile deployment, and more In this episode:

- The latest updates in China's grey-zone warfare through tourism, visas, and economic cohercion, with Simona A. Grano and Yu-hua Chen.

- Japan's upcoming missile deployment on Yonaguni island, with Kei Koga and Michael Cunningham.

]]> false 35 1 full <![CDATA[Ep.3 - Japan-China battle of narratives, Taiwan's cost of living, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=91069 In this episode:

- Analysing the battle of narratives between China and Japan around Taiwan after Sanae Takaichi's comment, with Klaus Bardenhagen and Jojje Olsson.

- How Taiwan's low wages and rising cost of living are a national security concern, with Roy Ngern and Michael Turton.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=91069 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep.3 - Japan-China battle of narratives, Taiwan's cost of living, and more Ep.3 - Japan-China battle of narratives, Taiwan's cost of living, and more In this episode:

- Analysing the battle of narratives between China and Japan around Taiwan after Sanae Takaichi's comment, with Klaus Bardenhagen and Jojje Olsson.

- How Taiwan's low wages and rising cost of living are a national security concern, with Roy Ngern and Michael Turton.

]]> false 34 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 2 - Manila Dialogue, rare earth, and more ]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=90480 In this episode:

- Sasha Chhabra and Benjamin Blandin on the Manila Dialogue and how the whole Southeast Asia is standing up to Beijing on the South China Sea
- Wesley Romain and Soojin Jang of NorthStar Insights on how Taiwan can mitigate the risks related to the battle for rare earth minerals.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=90480 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 2 - Manila Dialogue, rare earth, and more Ep. 2 - Manila Dialogue, rare earth, and more In this episode:

- Sasha Chhabra and Benjamin Blandin on the Manila Dialogue and how the whole Southeast Asia is standing up to Beijing on the South China Sea
- Wesley Romain and Soojin Jang of NorthStar Insights on how Taiwan can mitigate the risks related to the battle for rare earth minerals.

]]> false 33 1 full <![CDATA[Ep. 1 - APEC 2025, Sanae Takaichi, and more]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=89883 In this episode of Taiwan vs the World:

We talk about APEC 2025, why Taiwan wasn't discussed, and what happened between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Featuring:
- Antonina Łuszczykiewicz-Mendis, Research Fellow at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies and Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford
- Patrick Mendis, Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw

Also featured: who is Sanae Takaichi? An in-depth look at Japan's new Prime Minister, with the insights of Ingyu Oh (Kansai Gaidai University) and Rath Wang (Safe Spaces Senior Policy Fellow)

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=89883 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ep. 1 - APEC 2025, Sanae Takaichi, and more Ep. 1 - APEC 2025, Sanae Takaichi, and more In this episode of Taiwan vs the World:

We talk about APEC 2025, why Taiwan wasn't discussed, and what happened between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Featuring:
- Antonina Łuszczykiewicz-Mendis, Research Fellow at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies and Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford
- Patrick Mendis, Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw

Also featured: who is Sanae Takaichi? An in-depth look at Japan's new Prime Minister, with the insights of Ingyu Oh (Kansai Gaidai University) and Rath Wang (Safe Spaces Senior Policy Fellow)

]]> false 32 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwanese activists push for plastic overproduction treaty]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30496 The Taiwanese team of Greenpeace was in Busan, South Korea, during the negociations for an international treaty to limit the overproduction of plastics. The event did not result in a treaty but the fight goes on to slow down the production of single-used plastics rather than focusing on cleaning or recycling them after they were released in nature. Cony Chang tells us about what she witnessed at the event and how her team used the image of sea goddess Mazu to present their views on the matter.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30496 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:10:00 +0800 Taiwanese activists push for plastic overproduction treaty Taiwanese activists push for plastic overproduction treaty The Taiwanese team of Greenpeace was in Busan, South Korea, during the negociations for an international treaty to limit the overproduction of plastics. The event did not result in a treaty but the fight goes on to slow down the production of single-used plastics rather than focusing on cleaning or recycling them after they were released in nature. Cony Chang tells us about what she witnessed at the event and how her team used the image of sea goddess Mazu to present their views on the matter.

]]> false 31 1 full <![CDATA[Lessons from South Korea's presidential crisis]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21509 When South Korean president Soon Suk-yeol made a short-lived attempt at declaring martial law, he triggered an uncanny crisis that is of special interest to other East Asian democracies like Taiwan. South Korean sociologist Ingyu Oh tells us about his country's strong political division, the radicalisation of politicians on both sides, Mr Yoon's reputation, the opposition's own issues, and how third parties hope to benefit from the situation.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21509 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:40:00 +0800 Lessons from South Korea's presidential crisis Lessons from South Korea's presidential crisis When South Korean president Soon Suk-yeol made a short-lived attempt at declaring martial law, he triggered an uncanny crisis that is of special interest to other East Asian democracies like Taiwan. South Korean sociologist Ingyu Oh tells us about his country's strong political division, the radicalisation of politicians on both sides, Mr Yoon's reputation, the opposition's own issues, and how third parties hope to benefit from the situation.

]]> false 30 1 full <![CDATA[How Taiwan copes with exclusion from COP29]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18145 The COP29 global conference has just ended and Taiwan was not a part of it. Its umbrella organisation, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) excludes Taiwan, like other UN agencies. Taiwan has to rely on NGOs, which impedes its efforts at adapting to climate change. Featuring the insights of Dr. Huang-Hsiung Hsu, of the Research Center for Environmental Changes at Academia Sinica.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18145 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 16:35:00 +0800 How Taiwan copes with exclusion from COP29 How Taiwan copes with exclusion from COP29 The COP29 global conference has just ended and Taiwan was not a part of it. Its umbrella organisation, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) excludes Taiwan, like other UN agencies. Taiwan has to rely on NGOs, which impedes its efforts at adapting to climate change. Featuring the insights of Dr. Huang-Hsiung Hsu, of the Research Center for Environmental Changes at Academia Sinica.

]]> false 29 1 full <![CDATA[Lithuania's new government and the battle of narratives]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21675 Taiwan found an unexpected friend in Lithuania four years ago when Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė opened its arms to Taipei at the expense of a relationship with Beijing. Last month, her coalition was defeated in the Lithuanian general election, and Gintautas Paluckas is expected to replace her as the head of a coalition of opposition parties. Although he shows no signs of abandoning Taiwan and only made vague references to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Beijing, China now uses this change of cabinet as a tool in its battle of narrative and showcases a dismissive attitude towards the agency of small countries in general.
Featuring the insights of Elzė Pinelytė, Associate Expert at the Eastern Europe Studies Centre.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21675 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:10:00 +0800 Lithuania's new government and the battle of narratives Lithuania's new government and the battle of narratives Taiwan found an unexpected friend in Lithuania four years ago when Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė opened its arms to Taipei at the expense of a relationship with Beijing. Last month, her coalition was defeated in the Lithuanian general election, and Gintautas Paluckas is expected to replace her as the head of a coalition of opposition parties. Although he shows no signs of abandoning Taiwan and only made vague references to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Beijing, China now uses this change of cabinet as a tool in its battle of narrative and showcases a dismissive attitude towards the agency of small countries in general.
Featuring the insights of Elzė Pinelytė, Associate Expert at the Eastern Europe Studies Centre.

]]> false 28 1 full <![CDATA[Witnessing China's interference in universities]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=34030 Dr Alicia Hennig witnessed the growing interference of the Chinese Communist Parties, first in Chinese universities herself where foreign academics were increasingly under control, and then in Europe. Her story raises questions about the ethics of academics cooperating with China and the need to raise awareness about the risk it represents.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=34030 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:40:00 +0800 Witnessing China's interference in universities Witnessing China's interference in universities Dr Alicia Hennig witnessed the growing interference of the Chinese Communist Parties, first in Chinese universities herself where foreign academics were increasingly under control, and then in Europe. Her story raises questions about the ethics of academics cooperating with China and the need to raise awareness about the risk it represents.

]]> false 27 1 full <![CDATA[How to get Australia closer to Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18149 Australia once was one of the closest democracies to China. In recent years, it has moved away from its economic dependency and proximity to Beijing. This presents an opportunity for Taiwan: as a regional player with influence in the CPTPP, Australia can be a useful partner.
Featuring the insights of Lennon Yao-chung Chang, Associate professor at Deakin University in Melbourne, and founder of the Australasian Taiwan Studies Association.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18149 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:40:00 +0800 How to get Australia closer to Taiwan How to get Australia closer to Taiwan Australia once was one of the closest democracies to China. In recent years, it has moved away from its economic dependency and proximity to Beijing. This presents an opportunity for Taiwan: as a regional player with influence in the CPTPP, Australia can be a useful partner.
Featuring the insights of Lennon Yao-chung Chang, Associate professor at Deakin University in Melbourne, and founder of the Australasian Taiwan Studies Association.

]]> false 26 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwan's absence from Interpol is everybody's problem]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30546 Beijing's obsession with keeping Taiwan out of every possible international organisation is putting the entire world at risk, including China itself. It means even if Taiwanese law einforcement agencies want to help against international crime (especially cybercrime), they have to do it in a convoluted manner that hampers the efficiency of police forces everywhere. The fact that China is ready to put everyone in danger even if it means China itself could be exposed to more crimes is concerning and can only be addressed if the international community stands up against it.

Featuring the insights of Brian Iselin of the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP).

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30546 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0800 Taiwan's absence from Interpol is everybody's problem Taiwan's absence from Interpol is everybody's problem Beijing's obsession with keeping Taiwan out of every possible international organisation is putting the entire world at risk, including China itself. It means even if Taiwanese law einforcement agencies want to help against international crime (especially cybercrime), they have to do it in a convoluted manner that hampers the efficiency of police forces everywhere. The fact that China is ready to put everyone in danger even if it means China itself could be exposed to more crimes is concerning and can only be addressed if the international community stands up against it.

Featuring the insights of Brian Iselin of the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP).

]]> false 25 1 full <![CDATA[India and EU looking for common grounds: what does it mean for Taiwan?]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18382 Researcher Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy tells us about what she observed at a conference between Europeans and Indians in New Dehli: the two powers may have different views, they still find they have lots in common, especially in their stance towards China. This is an opportunity for Taiwan to learn from the big democratic block and the way it deals with the famously non-aligned emerging power.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18382 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:15:00 +0800 India and EU looking for common grounds: what does it mean for Taiwan? India and EU looking for common grounds: what does it mean for Taiwan? Researcher Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy tells us about what she observed at a conference between Europeans and Indians in New Dehli: the two powers may have different views, they still find they have lots in common, especially in their stance towards China. This is an opportunity for Taiwan to learn from the big democratic block and the way it deals with the famously non-aligned emerging power.

]]> false 24 1 full <![CDATA[Observing Whole-of-Society defense in Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=24884 The announcement of the creation of a Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee is intended to favour a holistic approach hat acts as a deterrent towards China: it signals that the entire country can be put into action to defend itself, and that Taiwan will not surrender. Featuring the insights of Calvin Chu of the Taiwan Democratic Party Mission in the United States.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=24884 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:35:00 +0800 Observing Whole-of-Society defense in Taiwan Observing Whole-of-Society defense in Taiwan The announcement of the creation of a Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee is intended to favour a holistic approach hat acts as a deterrent towards China: it signals that the entire country can be put into action to defend itself, and that Taiwan will not surrender. Featuring the insights of Calvin Chu of the Taiwan Democratic Party Mission in the United States.

]]> false 23 1 full <![CDATA[Teaching English to change Taiwan's place in the world]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30779 Taiwan needs to use the English language to carry its message to the world, and it means more than just civil servants: if the entire civil society can use the language, they are able to communicate globally. Learning English also goes in pair with accessing a different mindset, and it adds to Taiwan's education system.

Featuring the insights of Tracie Chen of Fulbright Taiwan, part of the Fulbright Foundation, which provides student exchanges and bring educators to Taiwan.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30779 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0800 Teaching English to change Taiwan's place in the world Teaching English to change Taiwan's place in the world Taiwan needs to use the English language to carry its message to the world, and it means more than just civil servants: if the entire civil society can use the language, they are able to communicate globally. Learning English also goes in pair with accessing a different mindset, and it adds to Taiwan's education system.

Featuring the insights of Tracie Chen of Fulbright Taiwan, part of the Fulbright Foundation, which provides student exchanges and bring educators to Taiwan.

]]> false 22 1 full <![CDATA[Indian navy officers on the true dangers of the Chinese navy for Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18385 Much is said about China's growing number of surface vessels, but the danger is elsewhere. A former officer of the Indian navy, Rahul Verma, explains why we should care instead about stealth technology, unmanned vessels, and militia boats. But even these are not invincible and there are ways Taiwan can prevail. Also included are comments from retired Indian navy officer Ranjit Raj.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18385 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:10:00 +0800 Indian navy officers on the true dangers of the Chinese navy for Taiwan Indian navy officers on the true dangers of the Chinese navy for Taiwan Much is said about China's growing number of surface vessels, but the danger is elsewhere. A former officer of the Indian navy, Rahul Verma, explains why we should care instead about stealth technology, unmanned vessels, and militia boats. But even these are not invincible and there are ways Taiwan can prevail. Also included are comments from retired Indian navy officer Ranjit Raj.

]]> false 21 1 full <![CDATA[An Indian vice-Admiral talks about the Chinese navy]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9810 After years at the head of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian fleet, Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta has cumulated immense and precious insights on the Chinese navy. He shares with us his measured and careful opinion: China primarily wants to scare everyone with a large number of vessels, but although sheer size has to be taken into account, it doesn't necessarily mean it is as powerful as it seems.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9810 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:30:00 +0800 An Indian vice-Admiral talks about the Chinese navy An Indian vice-Admiral talks about the Chinese navy After years at the head of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian fleet, Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta has cumulated immense and precious insights on the Chinese navy. He shares with us his measured and careful opinion: China primarily wants to scare everyone with a large number of vessels, but although sheer size has to be taken into account, it doesn't necessarily mean it is as powerful as it seems.

]]> false 20 1 full <![CDATA[Temple, crime, and politics in Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30808 East Asian organised crime has historical ties with politicians of any kind, and Taiwan is no exception. The question whether this is nefarious to the independence of the country is, however, unique. And it deserves a more balanced view and a more detailed knowledge, as the influence of cirminals on politics in Taiwan is more often on the local than international level.

Featuring the insights of Ben Sando, who did researches on the topic for the Global Taiwan Institute.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30808 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:10:00 +0800 Temple, crime, and politics in Taiwan Temple, crime, and politics in Taiwan East Asian organised crime has historical ties with politicians of any kind, and Taiwan is no exception. The question whether this is nefarious to the independence of the country is, however, unique. And it deserves a more balanced view and a more detailed knowledge, as the influence of cirminals on politics in Taiwan is more often on the local than international level.

Featuring the insights of Ben Sando, who did researches on the topic for the Global Taiwan Institute.

]]> false 19 1 full <![CDATA[Immigration and Taiwan's place in the world (part 2)]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18337 Immigration is an important topic in contemporary Taiwan. Opening the door to foreign workers and ensuring they find a place in Taiwan affects the country's security, a sustainable workforce, and has far-reaching effects on its international standing.
In the second episode dedicated to this topic, we hear the voices of migrants who struggled to acquire the Taiwanese nationality, and the proposal of the NGO Crossroads to open a pathway to dual citizenship.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18337 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0800 Immigration and Taiwan's place in the world (part 2) Immigration and Taiwan's place in the world (part 2) Immigration is an important topic in contemporary Taiwan. Opening the door to foreign workers and ensuring they find a place in Taiwan affects the country's security, a sustainable workforce, and has far-reaching effects on its international standing.
In the second episode dedicated to this topic, we hear the voices of migrants who struggled to acquire the Taiwanese nationality, and the proposal of the NGO Crossroads to open a pathway to dual citizenship.

]]> false 18 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwan's cybersecurity is everyone's problem]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30552 Cybersecurity should be as natural as watching before crossing the street or turning off the gas stove before leaving your home. Taiwan is constantly at the receiving end of cyberattacks, and they are not only aimed at military or government infrastructures: everyone needs to be on board. A conversation with Jason Hsu, a former legislator in Taiwan and visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington DC, who calls for global, bipartisan, international action on the matter.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30552 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:40:00 +0800 Taiwan's cybersecurity is everyone's problem Taiwan's cybersecurity is everyone's problem Cybersecurity should be as natural as watching before crossing the street or turning off the gas stove before leaving your home. Taiwan is constantly at the receiving end of cyberattacks, and they are not only aimed at military or government infrastructures: everyone needs to be on board. A conversation with Jason Hsu, a former legislator in Taiwan and visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington DC, who calls for global, bipartisan, international action on the matter.

]]> false 17 1 full <![CDATA[Immigration and Taiwan's place in the world (part 1)]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18336 Immigration is an important topic in contemporary Taiwan. Opening the door to foreign workers and ensuring they find a place in Taiwan affects the country's security, a sustainable workforce, and has far-reaching effects on its international standing.
In the first episode dedicated to this topic, meet Grant Wyeth, an Australian researcher who looked into Taiwan's immigration system and was also able to compare it with his own country.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18336 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:45:00 +0800 Immigration and Taiwan's place in the world (part 1) Immigration and Taiwan's place in the world (part 1) Immigration is an important topic in contemporary Taiwan. Opening the door to foreign workers and ensuring they find a place in Taiwan affects the country's security, a sustainable workforce, and has far-reaching effects on its international standing.
In the first episode dedicated to this topic, meet Grant Wyeth, an Australian researcher who looked into Taiwan's immigration system and was also able to compare it with his own country.

]]> false 16 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwanese lessons on de-risking your economy]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30508 As more and more countries talk about de-risking or de-coupling their economies from China and others, Taiwan comes out as especially experienced, having dealed with intense yet challenging economical ties with Beijing. Diplomat and researcher Franz Jessen, who lived and worked accross East Asia for the European Union, believes Taiwan can teach a lot on de-risking with China to Europe and the world.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30508 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0800 Taiwanese lessons on de-risking your economy Taiwanese lessons on de-risking your economy As more and more countries talk about de-risking or de-coupling their economies from China and others, Taiwan comes out as especially experienced, having dealed with intense yet challenging economical ties with Beijing. Diplomat and researcher Franz Jessen, who lived and worked accross East Asia for the European Union, believes Taiwan can teach a lot on de-risking with China to Europe and the world.

]]> false 15 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwan as a victim of gaslighting]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30050 Thinking outside the box can help identifying the dangers faced by Taiwan: see it as a victim of psychological abuse, and interesting solutions appear. Analyst Shirley Kan shares her insights on how Taiwan can be compared to an individual targeted by gaslighting, a form of emotional abuse that distorts one's sense of reality, and how such attacks can be countered by finding inspiration in the way victims break the cycle of psychological torment.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30050 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:20:00 +0800 Taiwan as a victim of gaslighting Taiwan as a victim of gaslighting Thinking outside the box can help identifying the dangers faced by Taiwan: see it as a victim of psychological abuse, and interesting solutions appear. Analyst Shirley Kan shares her insights on how Taiwan can be compared to an individual targeted by gaslighting, a form of emotional abuse that distorts one's sense of reality, and how such attacks can be countered by finding inspiration in the way victims break the cycle of psychological torment.

]]> false 14 1 full <![CDATA[Death penalty and Taiwan's global image]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=12498 The Taiwanese Constitutional Court is undergoing a review of the country's application of the death penalty. If it moves towards abolition, it could have a tremendous effect on Taiwan's image internationally, especially in Asia. Featuring Maria Wilkinson of the Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=12498 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:20:00 +0800 Death penalty and Taiwan's global image Death penalty and Taiwan's global image The Taiwanese Constitutional Court is undergoing a review of the country's application of the death penalty. If it moves towards abolition, it could have a tremendous effect on Taiwan's image internationally, especially in Asia. Featuring Maria Wilkinson of the Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty.

]]> false 13 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwan and the International Criminal Court]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30045 The International Criminal Court is not controlled by the UN, and other contested territories managed to join its jurisdiction before. It would be a way for Taiwan to signal its values and control its narrative, and warn China that grey-zone tactics could bear consequences.

Featuring the insights of Sasha Chhabra, consultant and analyst.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30045 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:35:00 +0800 Taiwan and the International Criminal Court Taiwan and the International Criminal Court The International Criminal Court is not controlled by the UN, and other contested territories managed to join its jurisdiction before. It would be a way for Taiwan to signal its values and control its narrative, and warn China that grey-zone tactics could bear consequences.

Featuring the insights of Sasha Chhabra, consultant and analyst.

]]> false 12 1 full <![CDATA[Emerging technologies can help tackle disinformation]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=14559 Taiwan-based Numbers Protocol uses blockchains to trace the origin of media files, allowing people to know where information comes from. This impedes the efforts by malicious actors to generate disinformation and spread it, as it makes it easy to know if a media comes from a disreputable source or has been altered. Numbers Protocol now seeks to expand its methods into the Creative Origin Alliance with other organisations. This is an example of how the same technologies that create disinformation can be used to counter it - an extremely important topic for Taiwan, which is the target of a large flow of fake news.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=14559 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:15:00 +0800 Emerging technologies can help tackle disinformation Emerging technologies can help tackle disinformation Taiwan-based Numbers Protocol uses blockchains to trace the origin of media files, allowing people to know where information comes from. This impedes the efforts by malicious actors to generate disinformation and spread it, as it makes it easy to know if a media comes from a disreputable source or has been altered. Numbers Protocol now seeks to expand its methods into the Creative Origin Alliance with other organisations. This is an example of how the same technologies that create disinformation can be used to counter it - an extremely important topic for Taiwan, which is the target of a large flow of fake news.

]]> false 11 1 full <![CDATA[Sports diplomacy matters for Taiwan's soft power]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29683 In the ongoing battle of narratives, Taiwan can leverage an active civic society to showcase its values through athletes and sports teams. The government could do more to help. Featuring the insights of Liu Po-chun, baseball umpire and winner of the 2019 IOC Women and Sport Awards, and soft power expert Chen Yi-chieh.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29683 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:40:00 +0800 Sports diplomacy matters for Taiwan's soft power Sports diplomacy matters for Taiwan's soft power In the ongoing battle of narratives, Taiwan can leverage an active civic society to showcase its values through athletes and sports teams. The government could do more to help. Featuring the insights of Liu Po-chun, baseball umpire and winner of the 2019 IOC Women and Sport Awards, and soft power expert Chen Yi-chieh.

]]> false 10 1 full <![CDATA[How Taiwan benefited from China's failure in Prague]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18144 When the Czech Republic opens a cultural centre in Taipei, besides already having a trade office, it is the last step in a close relationship that goes back to the end of Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. But it is also the ultimate act of a failed attempt to get Prague closer to China, in which Beijing's policy of coercion has backfired and brought the Czechs closer to Taiwan.

Featuring analysts Daniel McVicar, and Filip Šebok from the Association for International Affairs.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18144 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:55:00 +0800 How Taiwan benefited from China's failure in Prague How Taiwan benefited from China's failure in Prague When the Czech Republic opens a cultural centre in Taipei, besides already having a trade office, it is the last step in a close relationship that goes back to the end of Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. But it is also the ultimate act of a failed attempt to get Prague closer to China, in which Beijing's policy of coercion has backfired and brought the Czechs closer to Taiwan.

Featuring analysts Daniel McVicar, and Filip Šebok from the Association for International Affairs.

]]> false 9 1 full <![CDATA[Why Taiwan matters to India]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=33974 After signing agreements for labor exchange with Taiwan, India also sees it as an alternative to Confucius centres, and even discreetly seeks defence equipment deals. While Russia and China desperately try to portray it as their ally, India goes forward with its longstanding policy of non-alignment, in which Taiwan is growingly taken into account, especially as New Delhi's interpretation of what BRICS means differs from the vision of Beijing and Moscow.
Featuring professor Shen Ming-shih of the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, Siddhant Hira ( 2024 Non-resident Fellow, Irregular Warfare Initiative (USA)) , and defence professional Amrita Saha.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=33974 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:50:00 +0800 Why Taiwan matters to India Why Taiwan matters to India After signing agreements for labor exchange with Taiwan, India also sees it as an alternative to Confucius centres, and even discreetly seeks defence equipment deals. While Russia and China desperately try to portray it as their ally, India goes forward with its longstanding policy of non-alignment, in which Taiwan is growingly taken into account, especially as New Delhi's interpretation of what BRICS means differs from the vision of Beijing and Moscow.
Featuring professor Shen Ming-shih of the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, Siddhant Hira ( 2024 Non-resident Fellow, Irregular Warfare Initiative (USA)) , and defence professional Amrita Saha.

]]> false 8 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwan's quest for rare earth in Chile: finding minerals without diplomats]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30578 Taiwan gets rare earth minerals from countries like Chile for its semiconductor industry, despite the lack of diplomatic ties. Although Taiwanese businesses offer other avenues for international relations, this comes with other ethical and geopolitical risks.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30578 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:50:00 +0800 Taiwan's quest for rare earth in Chile: finding minerals without diplomats Taiwan's quest for rare earth in Chile: finding minerals without diplomats Taiwan gets rare earth minerals from countries like Chile for its semiconductor industry, despite the lack of diplomatic ties. Although Taiwanese businesses offer other avenues for international relations, this comes with other ethical and geopolitical risks.

]]> false 7 1 full <![CDATA[How can Taiwan prevail in the disinformation battlefield]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18131 Taiwan is at the frontline of information warfare. Although it faces sophisticated attacks with malicious actors posing as Taiwanese users on social media, it can prevail by improving digital literacy and calling out fake news. Featuring Elena Yi-Ching Ho, and Yang Shun-Ching of Doublethink Lab, authors of a report* on WeChat manipulation, and the reactions of analyst Wesley Romain.

*Full report here: https://medium.com/doublethinklab/patriotism-for-sale-wechat-channels-information-ecosystem-5c6a0f7c6358

 

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18131 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:05:00 +0800 How can Taiwan prevail in the disinformation battlefield How can Taiwan prevail in the disinformation battlefield Taiwan is at the frontline of information warfare. Although it faces sophisticated attacks with malicious actors posing as Taiwanese users on social media, it can prevail by improving digital literacy and calling out fake news. Featuring Elena Yi-Ching Ho, and Yang Shun-Ching of Doublethink Lab, authors of a report* on WeChat manipulation, and the reactions of analyst Wesley Romain.

*Full report here: https://medium.com/doublethinklab/patriotism-for-sale-wechat-channels-information-ecosystem-5c6a0f7c6358

 

]]> false 6 1 full <![CDATA[South Korea's silent turn towards Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29652 South Korea seeks to end its rivalry with Taiwan in emerging technologies, or it will not survive the chip war. And because China still needs to trade with Seoul, it cannot react as angrily as usual. But this doesn't mean South Korea will stop focusing on North Korea as its main security concern.
Featuring the talents of professors Ingyu Oh and Naoko Aoki.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29652 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0800 South Korea's silent turn towards Taiwan South Korea's silent turn towards Taiwan South Korea seeks to end its rivalry with Taiwan in emerging technologies, or it will not survive the chip war. And because China still needs to trade with Seoul, it cannot react as angrily as usual. But this doesn't mean South Korea will stop focusing on North Korea as its main security concern.
Featuring the talents of professors Ingyu Oh and Naoko Aoki.

]]> false 5 1 full <![CDATA[How Taiwan navigates Vietnam's bamboo diplomacy]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18146 Taiwan's outreach to Southeast Asia, Vietnam's opening its door as the archetypal "China plus One" solution, and a large number of Vietnamese migrants, all contribute to Hanoi and Taipei increasingly working together, despite attempts at inflamming an overlapping claim in the South China Sea.
Featuring Tran Thi Mong Tuyen of the National Cheng Kung University, Nguyen The Phuong of the University of New South Wales in Canberra, and researcher Ming-hsuan Liao.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=18146 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0800 How Taiwan navigates Vietnam's bamboo diplomacy How Taiwan navigates Vietnam's bamboo diplomacy Taiwan's outreach to Southeast Asia, Vietnam's opening its door as the archetypal "China plus One" solution, and a large number of Vietnamese migrants, all contribute to Hanoi and Taipei increasingly working together, despite attempts at inflamming an overlapping claim in the South China Sea.
Featuring Tran Thi Mong Tuyen of the National Cheng Kung University, Nguyen The Phuong of the University of New South Wales in Canberra, and researcher Ming-hsuan Liao.

]]> false 4 1 full <![CDATA[Taiwan's eyes on Lithuania's elections]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30563 We know Lithuania has become one of Taiwan's closest friends, but can elections change that? Lithuania votes for a president, and in October, will vote for its parliament. If Lithuanian voters are nervous about their economy, then the strenght of Taiwanese investors is the best asset to maintain the relationship between the two countries.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=30563 Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 +0800 Taiwan's eyes on Lithuania's elections Taiwan's eyes on Lithuania's elections We know Lithuania has become one of Taiwan's closest friends, but can elections change that? Lithuania votes for a president, and in October, will vote for its parliament. If Lithuanian voters are nervous about their economy, then the strenght of Taiwanese investors is the best asset to maintain the relationship between the two countries.

]]> false 3 1 full <![CDATA[A new dawn for Taiwan's relationship with the European Union?]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=8663 The War in Ukraine and the upcoming European Parliament elections are bringing the EU back in the spotlight. So where does Taiwan stand in the equation? A recent report highlights why Taiwan matters to Europe: a long-lasting economical relationship has potential to become a political one after the European Parliament voted a resolution in late 2023 and member states are turning their attention to the island.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=8663 Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 +0800 A new dawn for Taiwan's relationship with the European Union? A new dawn for Taiwan's relationship with the European Union? The War in Ukraine and the upcoming European Parliament elections are bringing the EU back in the spotlight. So where does Taiwan stand in the equation? A recent report highlights why Taiwan matters to Europe: a long-lasting economical relationship has potential to become a political one after the European Parliament voted a resolution in late 2023 and member states are turning their attention to the island.

]]> false 2 1 full <![CDATA[Is Taiwan the Belgium of Asia?]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19100 In April, Belgian historians visited their Taiwanese counterparts in Taipei, uncovering uncanny similarities between two multilingual countries with complex histories of occupation. Belgium and Taiwan stand as crossroads in their respective continents, both grappling with the denial of their existence by nationalists. Despite these parallels, exchanges between the two nations remain limited and specific. Why is this the case?

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19100 Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 +0800 Is Taiwan the Belgium of Asia? Is Taiwan the Belgium of Asia? In April, Belgian historians visited their Taiwanese counterparts in Taipei, uncovering uncanny similarities between two multilingual countries with complex histories of occupation. Belgium and Taiwan stand as crossroads in their respective continents, both grappling with the denial of their existence by nationalists. Despite these parallels, exchanges between the two nations remain limited and specific. Why is this the case?

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