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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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“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

Taiwanese (台語), also known as Tâi-gí, is the most widely spoken native language in Taiwan. During both the Japanese colonial period and subsequent martial law era (1949-1987), Taiwanese and other indigenous languages faced severe repression. While de... more

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, GTI Senior Programs Manager Adrienne Wu and Intern Trinity Tai interview Honghong Tinn, the author of Island Tinkerers and an assistant professor at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Drawing upon her research of i... more

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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
Siwei Huang
Director of Engagement 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
Chen-Yu Chiu
CEO and Principal Architect of the Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens
Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens
Episode: Taiwan Salon, Season 3, Episode 5: Chen-Yu Chiu on Taiwan’s Role in Humanitarian Aid
Jay Lin
Founder and CEO of Portico Media and GagaOOLala, LGBTQ+ activist
GagaOOLala
Episode: Taiwan Salon, Season 3, Episode 4: Jay Lin on LGBTQ+ Media and the Pink Economy

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Adrienne Wu
Host of Taiwan Salon and Senior Programs Manager at GTI

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#69
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Apple Podcasts
#91
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Apple Podcasts
#97
Hong Kong/Government
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#131
Singapore/Government

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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.
Taiwan Salon Season 4 Episode 7: Ipa Chiu on Building Democracy through Open-Source Technologies
Q: What have been GovZero's biggest challenges and what have you done to address them?
GovZero faces challenges similar to those worldwide, including political polarization and information chaos. It's essential to figure out what matters and build consensus amid fragmentations.
Taiwan Salon Season 4, Episode 6: Aiong Taigi on Preserving Taiwanese and Learning the Inner Language
Q: What would be the most important recommendations that you have for the government, or maybe to the Taiwanese preservation activists that they can adopt?
The government should allocate a reasonable portion of language funding to develop high-quality Taiwanese training materials and promote bottom-up initiatives.

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

Focusing on Taiwan's cultural policy and soft power, this podcast engages with various aspects of Taiwan's unique history, identity, and interactions with the United States and beyond. Each episode features interviews with experts and practitioners who share insights on critical issues related to Taiwan's political climate, cultural expression, and the societal impacts of policy decisions. Notable themes include the importance of grassroots movements, the challenges faced by Taiwanese media, the significance of education and awareness in the geopolitical context, and innovations aimed at preserving and promoting Taiwanese culture. This podcast stands out for its in-depth discussions that blend expert analysis with personal narratives, makin... more

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6. Caroline Fried
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8. Chen-Yu Chiu

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