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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 China becomes increasingly opaque, how can Taiwan maintain a clear-eyed perspective? We are joined by Professor Tao to dissect the China Monitoring Report by Thinking Taiwan Foundation. They move past the headlines to analyze 50 indicators across ... more

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Is Taiwan’s biggest ally still reliable? For years, the U.S. and Taiwan were "best friends" because of democracy. But now, the conversation has changed to "protection fees" and business deals. This shift is creating a wave of U.S. skepticism across t... more

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There is historic shift in Europe-Taiwan ties. From Ukraine war to the "Trump factor," we examine why Brussels is looking past old constraints of its One China policy. A new paper asks if Taiwan can turn symbolic support into economic substance Europ... more

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COP30 wrapped in Belém after two weeks, and the final deal landed with a weak punch. No fossil-fuel phaseout, no major breakthrough. So what does this outcome mean? And with Taiwan hosting an unprecedented pavilion in the Green Zone, what role is Tai... more

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Recent Guests

Tao Yifan
Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University; senior advisor to the office of former president Tsai Ing-wen
National Taiwan University; Thinking Taiwan Foundation
Episode: Watching the Dragon: How Taiwan Decodes China’s Internal Fragility 【Taiwanology Ep.57】
Dr. Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy
Visiting fellow at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, former adjunct professor at Donghua University
Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
Episode: Will Europe Choose Taiwan as Trust in China Fades? 【Taiwanology Ep.55】
Matej Šimalčík
Executive director at the Central European Institute of Asian Studies, editor of the discussed report
Central European Institute of Asian Studies
Episode: Will Europe Choose Taiwan as Trust in China Fades? 【Taiwanology Ep.55】
Jack Huang
Organizer for Taiwan-supported pavilion at COP30 and consultant for the United Nations
Episode: Taiwan’s Growing Climate Voice at Brazil’s COP30【Taiwanology Ep.54】
CC Wu
Customs and trade consultant at PwC with extensive experience managing logistics, compliance, and ESG in Southeast Asia.
PwC
Episode: Forced Labor? What Taiwan’s Exporters Must Do Next【Taiwanology Ep.53】
Roi Silberberg
Israeli political educator and director at School for Peace, focusing on dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis.
School for Peace
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.52】Seeking Peace in Taiwan: An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue
Hazem Almassry
Palestinian scholar and post-doctoral researcher at Academia Sinica, focused on political sciences and hydrogen diplomacy.
Academia Sinica
Episode: 【Taiwanology Ep.52】Seeking Peace in Taiwan: An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue
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

Hosts

Liu Guangying
Host of Taiwanology; frequently discusses Taiwan's geopolitics, technology, and energy within a CommonWealth Magazine context.
Kwangyin Liu
Co-host and analyst; covers Taiwan's geopolitical environment, U.S.-Taiwan relations, and regional security.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • 好專業的頻道

    當英文聽力練習很不錯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    洛丁阿亞
    Taiwan3 months ago
  • 太棒的頻道

    難得的英語專業頻道,光瑩講英語像朗讀,聲音優美、語速適中,是練習英文聽力的好頻道!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    愛家愛吃的中年文青
    Taiwan3 months ago
  • 優質節目

    這一集的內容太令人難過了💔願世界和平🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cindypure
    Taiwan6 months ago
  • 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
    Taiwan9 months ago
  • Still good

    It’s worthy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    洛丁阿亞
    Taiwan10 months ago

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Deep, substantive analysis of Taiwan and regional geopolitics that's helpful for decision-makers.
High-quality, professional English-language content for global audiences.
Excellent for English listening practice with strong, clear delivery.

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Watching the Dragon: How Taiwan Decodes China’s Internal Fragility 【Taiwanology Ep.57】
Q: What should Taiwan do next given these trends in China's social, economic, and political dimensions?
Three main actions: keep investing in knowledge about China, strengthen economic and social resilience at home, and work with international partners to shape a realistic global understanding of China.
Watching the Dragon: How Taiwan Decodes China’s Internal Fragility 【Taiwanology Ep.57】
Q: Based on these indicators, what do they suggest about China's international and regional outlook?
They suggest a tense but negotiable relationship with the United States, a focus on superpower competition, continued reliance on exports despite domestic weaknesses, and a potential for heightened trade frictions globally.
U.S. Skepticism in Taiwan: From Shared Values to Protection Fees【Taiwanology Ep.56】
Q: How do you think the deadlock in the Taiwanese parliament can be resolved?
It requires the government to communicate better with the opposition and find common ground on defense spending issues.
U.S. Skepticism in Taiwan: From Shared Values to Protection Fees【Taiwanology Ep.56】
Q: Would you say that the US skepticism is becoming more mainstream in Taiwan?
There's now a lot more anxiety about the robustness of the US-Taiwan relationship, rather than pure skepticism about the US's trustworthiness.
U.S. Skepticism in Taiwan: From Shared Values to Protection Fees【Taiwanology Ep.56】
Q: What do you think is the origin of this sentiment?
The skepticism towards US support has long existed in Taiwan, with some believing it's unrealistic to solely count on the US to cope with tensions with China.

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A thoughtful take on Taiwan's geopolitics, technology, and energy, with deep dives into China's long-term trajectory, cross-strait dynamics, and global implications for policy, business, and climate. Episodes frequently feature researchers, policymakers, and industry experts who translate complex developments (from EU-Taiwan relations to semiconductor strategy and energy transitions) into actionable insights for decision-makers. Notable strengths include rigorous analysis of long-run indicators, practical implications for Taiwan's posture, and a clear focus on resilience, diplomacy, and security in a rapidly evolving regional landscape.

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1. Tao Yifan
2. Dr. Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy
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4. Jack Huang
5. CC Wu
6. Roi Silberberg
7. Hazem Almassry
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