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Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. The show features politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk tells stories from the unique perspectives of Taiwan all over the world. From those at home, those abroad, and those who’ve chosen to make thi... more

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Section 301 of the U-S Trade Act of 1974 is a broad tool which authorizes the sitting U.S. President to negotiate trade agreements, reduce tariffs, and combat unfair foreign trade practices. In mid-March, the U.S. Trade Representative's office put Ta... more

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It takes plenty of courage to go from "I could do this" to "I did it"… but Jane and Alex Denner did that when they launched Empress Hot Sauce. The brand is known for taking Taiwan's well-loved fruits and spicing them up to create Western-style compan... more

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HoChie Tsai was just a toddler when his family moved to the U.S. But unlike many immigrants, Tsai's parents were fleeing political repression under martial law in Taiwan. Tsai talks about that legacy, and how that helped to shape his identity first a... more

Taiwan is known around the world for its cutting-edge high tech parks as well as its revolutionary health care system. But underneath all this lies a social issue experienced around the world -- one involving the unhoused. This episode we look at the... more

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Recent Guests

James Ransdell
International Trade and Customs Attorney
Episode: Taiwan in the Trade Crosshairs: What the 301 Investigation means to U.S. Taiwan Relations
Jane Chen
Co-founder of Empress Hot Sauce
Empress Hot Sauce
Episode: Chili Ever After — Jane and Alex Denner Dishes Up the story behind Empress Hot Sauce
Alex Denner
Co-founder of Empress Hot Sauce
Empress Hot Sauce
Episode: Chili Ever After — Jane and Alex Denner Dishes Up the story behind Empress Hot Sauce
Uncle Liang
Tour guide for Homeless Taiwan, who shares his experiences of homelessness to raise awareness and understanding
Homeless Taiwan
Episode: Beyond High-tech Parks: A look Taipei's Unhoused
Luke Pigott
Community organizer at Salt Collective focused on issues related to homelessness
Salt Collective
Episode: Beyond High-tech Parks: A look Taipei's Unhoused
Van Hoang
Chairman and CEO of Baseload Power Taiwan
Baseload Power Taiwan
Episode: Geothermal getting hot in Taiwan
John Groot
Author of the Resilience Roadmap and expert in emergency preparedness
Culture Shack
Episode: Resilience Roadmap -- Preparing for Disasters
Viola van Onselen
Co-author of A Cyclist's Guide to Taiwan, a passionate hiker and cyclist
A Cyclist's Guide to Taiwan
Episode: Your Cycling Guide to Taiwan
Erik van Onselen-de Jong
Co-author of A Cyclist's Guide to Taiwan, an avid cyclist and programmer
A Cyclist's Guide to Taiwan
Episode: Your Cycling Guide to Taiwan

Hosts

Hope Ngo
Host of Taiwan Talk with involvement across multiple episodes and affiliations (including ICRT FM100 and Taiwan Talk).
Tim Berge
Host of Taiwan Talk with a focus on cross-cultural and international topics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • Interesting

    Interesting, short vignettes about life in Taiwan. I especially enjoyed an episode about aboriginal languages.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bilas Peles
    United States2 years ago
  • Trevor the best

    Love it

    內容100分

    我認為是收音麥克風的關係

    可能聲音可以再調柔一點

    有時候戴耳機聽會有點太刺耳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ㄎㄎ我是ㄊ
    Taiwan4 years ago
  • Trevor the best

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ㄎㄎ我是ㄊ
    Taiwan4 years ago
  • 👍

    Good...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michan0604
    Taiwan5 years ago
  • Good

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1222212223222224
    Taiwan5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates coverage of Taiwan beyond surface-level news and cultural topics.
Some listeners note audio quality could be improved but value the content and insights.
Listeners praise deep, meaningful conversations and diverse guest mix.

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#184
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Taiwan in the Trade Crosshairs: What the 301 Investigation means to U.S. Taiwan Relations
Q: Does the Taiwan deal fall by the wayside if Section 301 is invoked?
The guest argues that Section 301 could lead back to a tariff framework resembling the Taiwan deal, rather than nullifying it, with adjustments reflecting the new authority and process.
Taiwan in the Trade Crosshairs: What the 301 Investigation means to U.S. Taiwan Relations
Q: What happens to all those individual bilateral trade deals then?
The guest explains that the Section 301 process can effectively recreate a tariff regime similar to those negotiated deals, suggesting the deals may not be discarded but mirrored or superseded by the new authorities.
How Navigating Two Cultures Shaped Asian-American Activist HoChie Tsai's Identity
Q: How did the idea for taiwaneseamerican.org come about, and what is its mission?
After earning my medical degree and having more free time, I bought the domain in 2005 and launched a nonprofit to spotlight stories and organizations in the community, aiming to inspire pride and service.
How Navigating Two Cultures Shaped Asian-American Activist HoChie Tsai's Identity
Q: What concrete steps did you take to build the Taiwanese American community on campus?
I helped form the first Taiwanese American Student Club, connected with other clubs to create the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association, and pushed for a cultural center and studies program.
How Navigating Two Cultures Shaped Asian-American Activist HoChie Tsai's Identity
Q: What sparked the shift from a general Asian American identity to a more specific Taiwanese American identity?
College exposed the nuance that Taiwanese American identity could be distinct, which led to creating student clubs and broader networks to explore and celebrate that specificity.

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

This show centers on Taiwan's ongoing stories across society, culture, and global-relevant issues, featuring conversations with politicians, entrepreneurs, and artists who illuminate how Taiwan intersects with the world. Episodes commonly explore community resilience, urban development, renewable energy, cross-cultural diplomacy, and creative industries, often highlighting local perspectives with international relevance. The format tends to be in-depth interviews and personal journeys that reveal nuanced dynamics between Taiwan and global audiences, with a clear emphasis on real-world impact and actionable insights for listeners who want to understand Taiwan beyond headlines.

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Taiwan Talk launched 13 years ago and published 625 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Taiwan Talk include:

1. James Ransdell
2. Jane Chen
3. Alex Denner
4. Uncle Liang
5. Luke Pigott
6. Van Hoang
7. John Groot
8. Viola van Onselen

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