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Taiwan This Week

ICRT
Taiwan
China
KMT
DPP
Taiwan People's Party
United States
Donald Trump
Cross-Strait Relations
Lai Ching-Te
Recall Elections
Tsai Ing-Wen
Lai Qingde
Taiwan Elections
Nvidia
Democracy
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Xi Jinping
Lai Qing-De
Democratic Progressive Party
Kuomintang (KMT)

Keeping abreast of Taiwan news has never been easier, nor more informative. Every week, the ICRT news team from around the island takes a look back at the important stories that affected Taiwan. From Taipei all the way down to Pingdong, and even far beyond. Friday nights at around 8:20, tune into ICRT FM 100 for Taiwan This Week. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Latest Episodes

We talk Taiwan being included in an initial US listing of forced labor tariffs, Computex Taipei taking place with AI in focus and more.

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We talk proposals to boost child benefit, Cheng Li-wun's trip to the US, the High Speed Rail suffering a major glitch and more.

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We talk a mid-term address, continuing fallout from US President Donald Trump's China trip, an award winning Taiwanese literary work and more.

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We talk the Trump-Xi meeting and Taiwan, fallout from passage of a watered down special defense budget bill and more.

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Recent Guests

Dmitry Budas
Regular commentator
TVBS News
Episode: Revoked overflight permissions
Dmitry Buryas
TVBS News correspondent
TVBS News
Episode: Verbal provocation
Brian Hugh
A commentator on Taiwan politics and trade relations.
Episode: Tariff talk and recall chatter
Michael Fahey
A political analyst and commentator on Taiwan's trade and domestic policies.
Episode: Tariff talk and recall chatter

Hosts

Gavin Phipps
Host of Taiwan This Week on ICRT, frequently moderating and providing geopolitical framing.
Angelica Ong
Regular commentator/Co-host contributing in-studio perspectives and analysis.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Concerns over political bias

    I’ve long felt the female reporter was biased, but now her political leanings are completely blatant. Reading other reviews confirms I'm not the only one who feels this way. Is ICRT signaling its own political stance by continuing to work with her? As a long-time listener since my student years, this is very disappointing.😔

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alistener999
    Taiwan3 months ago
  • Insightful, except for Angelica Oung

    I enjoy this podcast as it helps bring in some different views from knowledgeable English speaking individuals with unique views.

    However, as mentioned by some other reviewers, I find episodes featuring Angelica Ong to be lower quality as she often does not contribute meaningfully to discussions and is under- or mis-informed. Her commentary is rarely combined with facts or figures to back up her assertions, making her comments no more than statements of gut feeling or emotions.

    Other commenta... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ayl8487
    United States5 months ago
  • Taiwan

    I am from Taiwan and I think you guys did good. Cuz I don’t really understand Chinese so I can’t listen to Chinese News.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoeblowy3215
    Taiwan5 months ago
  • Great, except for one thing

    I enjoy this podcast as it helps bring in some different views from knowledgeable English speaking individuals with unique views. However, as mentioned by some other reviewers, I also believe Angelica Ong does not contribute meaningfully to discussions and is often under- or mis-informed.

    On one of the latest episodes she was drawing an analogy to how China’s military might dwarfs Taiwan’s, making Taiwan’s military strength a moot point, just like how “Russia is pummeling Ukraine”. However, she... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ayl8487
    United States6 months ago
  • 列入拒聽頻道

    I’m very disappointed with ICRT Taiwan News. I used to listen to their broadcasts when I was little, but now it has become a political media outlet! It’s extremely biased and clearly leans toward the DPP. Their news reports are completely lacking in neutrality. The headline might seem like it’s about the KMT’s party chair election analysis.., but the guest speakers—who knows who they even are—just spend the whole time brainwashing the audience about how terrible the KMT and TPP are.

    In reality, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    艾比歐莉麻
    Taiwan7 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Audience appreciates actionable context for policymakers and business decisions in and around Taiwan.
Some listeners critique guest contributions as biased or under-prepared, especially on highly partisan topics.
Listeners value the broad, bilingual view into Taiwan's politics and international status.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#73
Taiwan/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A potential arms sale and an ignored amendment
Q: What does the Taiwan side need to talk about with the Chinese side?
The current lack of dialogue stems from political disputes, primarily over Taiwan's refusal to accept the 1992 consensus.
A potential arms sale and an ignored amendment
Q: Do you see street protests erupting over this issue?
Street violence is highly unlikely, but rallies might occur as people want to express their political views.
A potential arms sale and an ignored amendment
Q: Has it reached its apex now or will it continue to carry on?
This issue is far from a resolution, and the dispute will likely continue.
A potential arms sale and an ignored amendment
Q: Will it actually work the way people expected it to work?
Delivery timelines for the arms sale are uncertain, and delays are common, not just for Taiwan but also for U.S. arms sales.
An arrival card system causing an uproar
Q: Michael, obviously this is, like I said, this is not the first time this has happened with these drop-down menus, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seems to have been trying to take it to a different level.
Yes, the Ministry feels it needs to respond to the issues facing Taiwan's international representation.

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Taiwan This Week offers a brisk, English-language wrap of Taiwan's latest political, diplomatic, and economic headlines with a focus on cross-strait dynamics, domestic policy, and regional developments. Episodes frequently analyze geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., China, and Taiwan, discuss Taiwan's diplomacy, defense budgeting, and energy policy, and highlight domestic political maneuvering, elections, and regulatory issues. Notable strengths include a panel format that blends mainland policy analysis with on-the-ground Taiwan perspectives, and a willingness to connect international events to Taiwan's domestic consequences—making it valuable for listeners who want both context and actionable takeaways for business, policy, or journ... more

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