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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

  1. 【Taiwanology Ep.38】What a Trump Comeback Means for Taiwan

    3 DAYS AGO

    【Taiwanology Ep.38】What a Trump Comeback Means for Taiwan

    President Donald Trump is making a political comeback. What has driven him to victory? And what could this mean for US-Taiwan and US-China relations? To break it all down, we’re joined by Silva Shih, CommonWealth’s sharp-eyed China and defense correspondent. Reporting directly from two key battlegrounds—Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Miami, Florida—Silva brings us the pulse of the American voter. She shares firsthand stories from people grappling with pressing issues like inflation and takes us inside the rallies of both candidates. 03:10 - The difference between a Trump rally and a Harris rally 06:56 - Why Trump won so decisively 16:00 - What does Trump’s “protection fee” comment reveal? 22:11 - Where are U.S.-China relations headed next? Host: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Guest: Silva Shih, Senior Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Producer: Yayuan Chang,Weiru Wang ＊Read about the impact of Trump 2.0 to Taiwan's economy: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3812 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    30 min
  2. 【Taiwanology Ep.37】Assessing the "Made in China 2025" Ambition: Do Sanctions Work?

    22 OCT

    【Taiwanology Ep.37】Assessing the "Made in China 2025" Ambition: Do Sanctions Work?

    Where can you experience pilotless aircraft, autonomous cars, and service robots all in one place? Surprisingly, it's not the US or Germany, but China. Today, we sit down with Yixuan Lin to dive into China's remarkable technological strides, even amid international sanctions and mounting global pressures. What does this mean for the rest of the world, and what challenges lie ahead for China's ambitious tech future? 04:05 - What's it like to test-drive Huawei's autonomous car? 06:04 - The sci-fi film like robot expo in Beijing 08:51 - What is the "Made in China 2025" strategy? 13:40 - How does China bypass western sanctions on tech goods? 15:00 - What does Huawei's 2012 R&D compound reveal? 19:54 - Can China continue to prosper despite sanctions? 22:10 - Do sanctions work anyway? Host: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Guest: Yixuan Lin, Senior Reporter of CommonWealth Magazine Producer: Weiru Wang ＊Read about China's tech ambitions 2025: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3789 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    24 min
  3. 【Taiwanology Ep.36】Can Virginia's Data Center Hub Keep Growing?

    8 OCT

    【Taiwanology Ep.36】Can Virginia's Data Center Hub Keep Growing?

    Virginia is home to a third of the world’s data centers, serving as a critical backbone of the internet — and a battleground over power and land. CommonWealth's Senior Writer Elaine Huang visited Ashburn’s famed Data Center Alley, where she saw firsthand the mounting tension as locals brace for a showdown over electricity and space. Could Taiwan be next to face these challenges? 09:03 - Who is the key person behind Ashburn's data center boom? 10:20 - Why are locals concerned about the development of data centers in the region? 15:19 - How local residents feel about having data centers as neighbors 17:50 - Could Taiwan face a power shortage because of Generative AI? 22:16 - Why tech giants are investing in their own power sources Host: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Guest: Elaine Huang, Elaine Huang of CommonWealth Magazine Producer: Weiru Wang ＊Read about Elaine's trip to Virgina and what it means to Taiwan: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3782 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    26 min
  4. 【Taiwanology Ep.35】Google's Plan for Upskilling Taiwan's Cybersecurity

    24 SEPT

    【Taiwanology Ep.35】Google's Plan for Upskilling Taiwan's Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity is emerging as a crucial topic. For Taiwan, the island nation finds itself in a unique position, both as a global tech leader and a target in the changing geopolitical landscape. According to a 2021 estimation, Taiwan undergoes 20 to 40 million cyberattacks a month. What can Taiwan do to strengthen its cybersecurity awareness and skills? We hear from Heather Adkins, Google VP of Security Engineering and a founding member of Google's security team. 9:40 - Can anything be done about ransomeware? 12:00 - What makes Taiwan's cybersecurity situation unique? 17:40 - How can Taiwan's civil society and businesses strengthen their cybersecurity resilience? 23:02 - Critical infrastructure: how can we better stress test? 28:25 - What kind of new threats does Generative Artificial Intelligence bring? Host: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Guest: Heather Adkins, Google VP of Security Engineering Producer: Weiru Wang ＊Read more about how Taiwan is cracking down on cyberfraud: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3572 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    35 min
  5. 【Taiwanology Ep.34】How Garmin Dominates the GPS World and More

    10 SEPT

    【Taiwanology Ep.34】How Garmin Dominates the GPS World and More

    98% of marathon runners use Garmin devices to track their progress. Either you drive a Ford, Toyota or BMW, chances are your car uses Garmin's GPS system. Garmin's wearable devices are also loved by pilots, divers and triathletes. How did this company co-founded by a Taiwanese engineer come to dominate the business of navigation? 05:10 - What was Garmin's founding story? 09:15 - How did Garmin find a niche market in navigation? 14:20 - Why Garmin dominates the car navigation market? 20:00 - How Garmin works with big automakers Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Jay Shen, Managing Director of ASIA Automotive OEM Group of the Garmin Group Producer: Weiru Wang ＊Read about Garmin's competitive edge in technology: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=252 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    36 min
  6. 【Taiwanology Ep.33】What would Trump 2.0 mean for Taiwan's Economy?

    27 AUG

    【Taiwanology Ep.33】What would Trump 2.0 mean for Taiwan's Economy?

    Taiwan's trade performance has been at its strongest. The share of Taiwan’s exports going to the U.S. has steadily risen from 12% in 2016 to 22.3% in the first quarter of this year. For the first time in 20 years, The US became Taiwan’s largest export market. However, if forTrump comes back in November, Taiwan will face a US president who sees trade deficits as the enemy. He has been gloating ideas about increasing tariffs and taking back chip manufacturing. What would all this mean for Taiwan and is there anything we could do about it? 07:25 - How has Taiwan's economy benefited from trade? 16:16 - Taiwan's responsie to the US re-shoring strategy 18:10 - What would Trump's second term mean for Taiwan's economy? 21:15 - When things become more expensive because of tariffs, who will pay? Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Daniel Liu, Director of Regional Development Study Center, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research Producer: Weiru Wang ＊Read about Taiwan's ventures in Southeast Asia as a result of the "friendshoring" strategy: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3542 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    29 min
  7. 【Taiwanology Ep.32】When a German Came to Taiwan to Master Chipmaking

    13 AUG

    【Taiwanology Ep.32】When a German Came to Taiwan to Master Chipmaking

    Why would dozens of German students stay in Taiwan for half a year to learn about the chip industry? Because Taiwan is where over 90% of advanced semiconductor chips are made. In this episode, we dive into the future of European semiconductor manufacturing as it gains momentum, just as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's first European fab breaks ground in Saxony, Germany Aug 20. Joining us is Max Paulenz, a participant in the '2024 Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program Taiwan'. He is part of the first group of German students trained in Taiwan, ready to bring cutting-edge expertise back home. There will be more similar projects to come. We explore his journey, the skills he's acquired, and the role these talents will play in Europe's semiconductor ambitions. Host: Kwangyin Liu Guests: Max Paulenz, student of Dresden Technische Universität Producers: Weiru Wang, Billy Wu ＊Read about TSMC's overseas ventures: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3566 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    26 min
  8. 【Taiwanology Ep.31】Germany's Battery Quest: Can Taiwan Follow?

    30 JUL

    【Taiwanology Ep.31】Germany's Battery Quest: Can Taiwan Follow?

    From Tesla, VW to BYD, it seems all automakers want more of electric vehicles. But, how are they going to be powered? Today we're diving into the electrifying world of electric vehicles. With 80% of lithium batteries currently made in China, the West is seeking alternatives to diversify away. In May, CommonWealth's Kwangyin Liu visited AMG Lithium in Germany, Europe's first battery-grade lithium refinery. In this episode, we will explore Europe's ambitious plan to create its own battery supply chain, the steps involved, and the challenges ahead. We will also hear from experts in Berlin and Taiwan on how companies are planning to tap into this growing market. Join us as we uncover the efforts to power the future of transportation, amidst uncertainties brought by growing geopolitical tensions. Host: Kwangyin Liu Guests: Sabine Kraus, Andre Majdalani, Jacob Gunter and Mark Lu Producers: Weiru Wang, Billy Wu ＊Read about Taiwan's scramble for lithium: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3398 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

    23 min
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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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    Common Wealth Magazine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
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