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Taiwan Salon is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI), a 501(c)3 policy think tank in Washington, DC. Hosted by members of GTI’s staff, Taiwan Salon examines Taiwan’s cultural policy and approach to soft power from perspectives both inside and outside the government. Through interviews, the series illuminates how Taiwan’s unique history and culture interacts with policy and pinpo... more

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“Taiwan is not only a geopolitical hotspot—it's part of a much longer Indigenous history across the Pacific.”

In Taiwan Salon Season 5 Episode 3, GTI Communications Associate Yuchen Lee and Spring 2026 Intern Cara Bilson speak with Margaret Yun-Pu T... more

“When we saw Leeteuk from Super Junior speak Hakka at his concert, I was really moved because at that moment I realized this was no longer just a television program. It has become a sincere cultural exchange.”

In 2024, Hakka TV launched its first in... more

“Hakka culture is not mainly about grand buildings or eye-catching symbols. It's not only about history and festivals. Instead, it lives quietly in everyday life, in our food, our language and our family relationships.”

Characterized by their hospit... more

“Don’t ask why nobody is doing this, you are the NOBODY.”

Confronted with frequent natural disasters—such as earthquakes and typhoons—and ongoing political challenges, including Chinese coercion, Taiwan has cultivated a resilient and highly creative... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Yun-Pu Tu
PhD candidate at the University of Washington School of Law; NGO practitioner focusing on Indigenous rights, culture, and the history of law and technology
University of Washington; Pacific Alliance for Autonomous Traditions, Indigenous Sovereignty (Pafatis)
Episode: S5 E3: Indigenous Peoples, Global Ties: Reimagining Taiwan through Its Pacific Roots ft. Margaret Yun-Pu Tu (a.k.a. Nikal Kabala’an)
Paul Shiang
Director/CEO of Hakka TV
Hakka TV
Episode: S5 E1: Can Television Save a Language? The Story of Hakka TV ft. Paul Shiang and I-Li Lo
I-Li Lo
Program Manager, Hakka TV
Hakka TV
Episode: S5 E1: Can Television Save a Language? The Story of Hakka TV ft. Paul Shiang and I-Li Lo
Ipa Chiu
Co-founder and main organizer of Taiwan's largest civic tech community, GovZero
GovZero
Episode: Taiwan Salon Season 4 Episode 7: Ipa Chiu on Building Democracy through Open-Source Technologies
Honghong Tinn
Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and author of Island Tinkerers, Innovation and Transformation in the Making of Taiwan's Computing Industry.
University of Minnesota
Episode: Taiwan Salon, Season 4, Episode 5: Honghong Tinn on Island Tinkerers and Semiconductors
KJ Chang
Founder of Mizo Games
Mizo Games
Episode: Taiwan Salon Season 4, Episode 4: KJ Chang on Learning Taiwan's History through Board Games
Hsin-mei Cheng
Screenwriter and producer behind the series Zero Day Attack, former manager of the Taiwanese Language Channel at Public Television Service, and Golden Bell Award-winning screenwriter.
Episode: Taiwan Salon, Season 4, Episode 3: Hsin-mei Cheng on "Zero Day Attack" and Taiwanese Media
Chris Horton
Independent journalist based in Taipei, with articles published in various major media outlets including The New York Times and Financial Times.
Episode: Taiwan Salon, Season 4, Episode 2: Chris Horton on Journalism in Taiwan
Caroline Fried
Director of Research at CAPRI
Center for Asia Pacific Resilience and Innovation
Episode: Taiwan Salon, Season 4, Episode 1: Caroline Fried and Siwei Huang on Nonpartisanship and Taiwan-Based Think Tanks

Hosts

Yuchen Lee
Host of Taiwan Salon; Communication Associate at GTI; Global Taiwan Institute
Adrienne Wu
Host of Taiwan Salon; Host and Senior Programs Manager at GTI; GTI affiliation

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#200
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#89
Singapore/Government
Apple Podcasts
#100
Taiwan/Government
Apple Podcasts
#149
Hong Kong/Government
Apple Podcasts
#189
Japan/Government

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S5 E1: Can Television Save a Language? The Story of Hakka TV ft. Paul Shiang and I-Li Lo
Q: What was the motivation behind the Black Tide Island project and what impact did it have domestically and internationally?
The show uses historical settings to explore values and resilience, winning multiple awards and gaining international distribution, proving that a well-produced story in Hakka can resonate globally and encourage viewers to engage with Taiwan's history.
S5 E1: Can Television Save a Language? The Story of Hakka TV ft. Paul Shiang and I-Li Lo
Q: Could you share more about how Hakka TV supports language revitalization through its news and programming?
Hakka TV leverages bilingual accessibility, including Hakka interpretation in news, and creates age-appropriate and engaging programs like children's segments to normalize using Hakka in daily life, while also producing dramas and reality shows that showcase Hakka culture.
Taiwan Salon Season 4 Episode 7: Ipa Chiu on Building Democracy through Open-Source Technologies
Q: How do you evaluate the work of the Ministry of Digital Affairs (NMODA)?
NMODA has started to utilize civic tech principles to enhance government collaboration and innovation, driven by leaders with strong ties to GovZero, paving the way for more collaborative governance.
Taiwan Salon Season 4 Episode 7: Ipa Chiu on Building Democracy through Open-Source Technologies
Q: What is the government's role in Taiwan's civic tech landscape?
The relationship between GovZero and the government has been collaborative yet independent, focusing on joint efforts in open data and civic engagement while fostering citizen participation beyond elections.
Taiwan Salon Season 4 Episode 7: Ipa Chiu on Building Democracy through Open-Source Technologies
Q: How does GovZero find common ground and forge consensus among volunteers with differing backgrounds and views?
In GovZero, the open-source model allows members to work independently or collaboratively. Projects that succeed attract more support, and this non-hierarchical structure helps build consensus organically.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taiwan Salon

What is Taiwan Salon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Taiwan Salon covers Taiwan's cultural policy, language, indigenous and minority rights, and soft-power diplomacy through conversations with scholars, media professionals, civic tech leaders, and cultural practitioners. Episodes frequently explore language preservation, digital democracy, diaspora engagement, and cross-border collaborations that shape Taiwan's global image. Notable throughlines include Indigenous sovereignty, ethnic media and cultural diplomacy, and the role of open-source civic tech in governance. The show tends to favor guests with deep expertise in Taiwan's culture, technology, language preservation, and public-facing storytelling, often linking policy implications to real-world projects and international partnerships. Th... more

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1. Margaret Yun-Pu Tu
2. Paul Shiang
3. I-Li Lo
4. Ipa Chiu
5. Honghong Tinn
6. KJ Chang
7. Hsin-mei Cheng
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