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The Taiwanology podcast is produced by Taiwan’s CommonWealth Magazine, where we discuss Taiwan’s geopolitics, technology and culture, and why they matter to the rest of the world. Powered by Firstory Hosting

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As the world marks two years since the October 7 conflict, peace feels more distant than ever. Israeli peace educator Roi Silberberg and Palestinian scholar Hazem Almassry share deeply personal stories—from childhood in Gaza to life in a shared Jewis... more

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Taiwan is at an energy crossroads. After decades of debate, a recent referendum revealed that over 70% favor restarting its last nuclear power plant. What does this shift mean for Taiwan’s energy security? We sit down with Danny Chang, former chairma... more

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Taiwan’s largest military exercise, the Han Kuang drills, now includes a supermarket chain helping with evacuation plans. With China’s military pressure near-constant, Taiwan is expanding its defense strategy to include asymmetric warfare, civil defe... more

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In 2025, Taiwan is witnessing an unprecedented wave of citizen-led recall campaigns targeting lawmakers—mostly from the opposition Kuomintang. Branded the “mass recall” movement, it raises a question: is this a genuine expression of civic outrage, or... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Danny Chang
Expert in electrical engineering and semiconductors, former chairman for Star Buck Power Plant.
Star Buck Power Plant
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.51】Why is Nuclear Power Back on Taiwan’s Agenda?
Nathan Batto
Associate Research Fellow at Academia Sinica and blogger at Frozen Garlic
Academia Sinica
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.49】How Taiwan's Mass Recall Movement Is Reshaping Politics
Christine Miao
Vice President of Corp. Communications and Head of Hydrogen Mobility at Linde LienHwa
Linde LienHwa
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.48】Molecules of Resilience: Can Taiwan Power a Hydrogen Economy?
Toby Collins
Managing Director of LienHwa New Energy
Linde LienHwa
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.48】Molecules of Resilience: Can Taiwan Power a Hydrogen Economy?
Jack Hou
Chief Operating Officer of Universal Cement Corporation
Universal Cement Corporation
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.47】Can America Reindustrialize? Lessons from Taiwan’s Manufacturing Playbook
Jeremy Zhang Zhicheng
CEO of the Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology (DSET)
DSET
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.46】TSMC, AI, and the Chip War: Can Taiwan Stay Indispensable?
Rocky Uriankhai
CEO of SciTech Power Research, a think tank focused on geopolitics and technology
SciTech Power Research
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.45】TSMC, Intel, and Trump’s Chip Gambit
Raman Jit Singh Chima
Senior International Council and Asia Pacific Policy Director at Access Now.
Access Now
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.44】RightsCon Comes to Taiwan: Human Rights Battle in The Digital Age
Jason Liu
Senior Policy Analyst for East Asia at Access Now.
Access Now
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.44】RightsCon Comes to Taiwan: Human Rights Battle in The Digital Age

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Liu Kwangyin
Host of the Taiwanology Podcast, who offers engaging discussions on Taiwan's politics, culture, and technology, providing insightful commentary on its global standing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Amazing

    Thanks for common wealth magazine to have this Podcast to let the world can understand more about Taiwan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    愛叛逆不愛叛逆
    Taiwan3 months ago
  • Still good

    It’s worthy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    洛丁阿亞
    Taiwan4 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Learn a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yyyyyyyy729
    Taiwan6 months ago
  • So good

    Good for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    洛丁阿亞
    Taiwan7 months ago
  • 訓練聽力

    難度不低,但對於想增進英文聽力的幫助頗大!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tracywu1209
    Taiwan7 months ago

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Many enjoy the educational value that enhances their understanding of Taiwanese culture and technology.
Listeners appreciate the accessible insights into Taiwan's complex geopolitical landscape.
Some express a desire for a more frequent release schedule, indicating a strong engagement with the content.
The engaging discussions featuring expert guests receive positive feedback for their depth and clarity.

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【Taiwanology Ep.51】Why is Nuclear Power Back on Taiwan’s Agenda?
Q: Do you believe that nuclear power should be part of Taiwan's energy mix?
While supporting the extension of existing nuclear plants, new traditional nuclear projects face public opposition, but small modular reactors could be a future option.
【Taiwanology Ep.51】Why is Nuclear Power Back on Taiwan’s Agenda?
Q: What do you think was the reason behind the change of public sentiment?
Factors include recent electricity price hikes and influential endorsements from notable figures, reflecting a shift towards recognizing nuclear power's potential benefits.
【Taiwanology Ep.51】Why is Nuclear Power Back on Taiwan’s Agenda?
Q: Why is Taiwan so anti-nuclear? What's the history?
The anti-nuclear movement in Taiwan is intertwined with its political history, gaining momentum in the 1980s alongside democratization and international incidents like Chernobyl.
【Taiwanology Ep.50】What Taiwan’s Largest Drills Reveal About Its Defense Strategy
Q: How has public interest in defense activities changed?
There's increased public interest reflected in the purchase of emergency kits and more engagement in defense discussions.
【Taiwanology Ep.50】What Taiwan’s Largest Drills Reveal About Its Defense Strategy
Q: What are the key takeaways from the recent military drills?
The drills included civil society participation, highlighted changes in military activities, and indicated a higher level of readiness and awareness among civilians.

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Focused on Taiwan's geopolitical landscape, cultural dynamics, and technological advancements, the content explores a broad spectrum of topics relevant to understanding Taiwan's position in a global context. Engaging discussions feature insights from experts in various fields, including politics, energy policy, human rights, and the technology sector, making it a rich resource for anyone eager to grasp the nuances of Taiwan's contributions and challenges on the world stage. The podcast stands out for providing an accessible platform for English-speaking audiences to engage with Taiwanese affairs, offering valuable perspectives that may often be overlooked.

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Taiwanology launched 3 years ago and published 52 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 Taiwanology include:

1. Dr. Danny Chang
2. Nathan Batto
3. Christine Miao
4. Toby Collins
5. Jack Hou
6. Jeremy Zhang Zhicheng
7. Rocky Uriankhai
8. Raman Jit Singh Chima

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