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Your one-stop shop for news stories about Taiwan. Hosted by Andrew Ryan and Charlie Storrar, Taiwan News Junkie takes you inside the TaiwanPlus newsroom for a closer look at the top stories of the day. Expect context, fun facts, and conversations with editors and reporters that reveal how we’re shaping coverage of Taiwan for the world. Catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  1. 6D AGO

    Big News Ahead of the Year of the Horse

    Taiwan-related headlines surged on the final day before the Lunar New Year holidays, capped by the signing of a sweeping trade deal with the United States. In the Friday, Feb. 13 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan kick off the holiday break with a look at the major developments — and what to watch as Taiwan rings in the Year of the Horse. Plus: Assignment Desk: Chia Chang explains how we covered the sentencing verdict for jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.  Reporter’s Notebook: A look at how TaiwanPlus is preparing for Lunar New Year, with Eric Tsai.  Taiwan Trivia Q: What is the latest date in the year that the Lunar New Year can begin?  Watch the TaiwanPlus Lunar New Year’s special: Galloping Into the Year of the Horse! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    39 min

  2. FEB 6

    Latest Trump-Xi Call: What It Could Mean for Taiwan

    How often do the presidents of China and the US talk on the phone and how much do these conversations matter? In the Friday, February 6 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan discuss the impact of the latest call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as it relates to Taiwan. Plus: Taiwan’s first lawmaker with PRC citizenship takes office. Jeremy Olivier has the details on the Assignment Desk.  Reporter’s Notebook: Ai Chi talks about Taiwan’s GDP surge in 2025.  Taiwan Trivia Q: How many publicly documented phone calls have Presidents Trump and Xi had since the beginning of 2025?  Watch Ai Chi’s feature: Taiwan’s GDP Growth Topped 8% in 2025 Amid Tariffs and Global Turmoil -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    37 min

  3. JAN 30

    Boots on the Ground, Hands in the Air

    It was a week that began with a historic climb and concluded with a display of force. In the Friday, January 30 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan unpack a week where power, pressure and spectacle all converged in Taiwan. Plus: The latest on Taiwan’s spring military drills, with Assignment Editor Chia Chang.  Reporter’s Notebook: Looking back on Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of Taipei 101, with reporter Bryn Thomas.  Taiwan Trivia Q: Did the Taipei International Book Exhibition begin before or after the end of martial law in Taiwan?  Watch Bryn’s report here: Alex Honnold Free-Solos Taipei 101 in Front of Thousands of Spectators -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    36 min

  4. JAN 23

    Fresh Ink: Tariffs, TSMC and Tattoos

    Trade policy meets chip politics — with culture in the mix. In the Friday, Jan. 23 edition of Taiwan News Junkie, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan track the ripple effects of a US tariff deal, examine Taiwan’s tech debate and explore how tattoos are reshaping local identity. Assignment editor Laurel Stewart traces a line from a US tariff deal to high-profile visits from Arizona politicians.  A look at Taiwan's tattoo culture with reporter Sandy Chi.  Taiwan Trivia Q: As American rock climber Alex Honnold prepares to free-climb Taipei 101 on Saturday, what are the fastest times for men and women mounting the skyscraper’s 2,000-odd stairs in its annual run-up event (and what was Andrew’s personal best)?  Watch Sandy Chi’s report: Paiwan Tattoo Artist Revives Once-Forbidden Traditional Technique  -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    40 min

  5. JAN 16

    15% Tariffs! Here’s How Taiwan Responded to the News

    Finally. Taiwan has secured a trade deal with the United States to lower tariffs on its goods from 20% to 15%. In the Monday, Jan. 16 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan have the latest on the monthslong negotiation. Plus: Assignment editor Stacy Hsu takes a look back on an eventful week that began with warnings of a Chinese disinformation campaign and ended with a trade deal.  A look at the role of AI in Taiwan’s economy with reporter Chris Gorin.  Taiwan Trivia Q: Taiwan’s stock market breached the 30,000 mark this month; when did it pass 10,000 and 20,000 points?  Watch Chris Gorin’s live cross here: US-Taiwan Trade Deal to See US$500 Billion Taiwan Investment, Tariffs Cut to 15% -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    39 min

  6. JAN 9

    Taiwan Grapples With Trump’s Latest Remarks

    It was a dramatic way to start the first week of 2026: the United States’ capture of Venezuela’s president. Then the US withdrew from dozens of international organizations. And the week closed with new comments from President Donald Trump to the New York Times, including about the possibility of China launching an attack on Taiwan. In today’s podcast, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan take a closer look at how these stories could impact Taiwan. Plus: A Super-Aged Society: Assignment editor Jeremy Oliver talks about what this new designation means for Taiwan.  Reporter’s Notebook: Remembering Taiwan’s “comfort women” during WWII with Tiffany Wong.  Taiwan Trivia Q: How many cyberattacks did China launch against Taiwan every day in 2025?  Watch Tiffany’s report here: Remembering Taiwan's 'Comfort Women,' 80 Years After WWII -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    33 min

  7. JAN 2

    A Whole New Year

    Hello 2026! In the Friday, January 2 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan look ahead to the coming year and how the TaiwanPlus newsroom plans to cover it. Plus: Assignment editor Chia Chang takes us through what are likely to be some of the major stories and themes of the year ahead, from Taiwan becoming a super-aged society to elections at home and a challenging diplomatic landscape abroad.  A look at what retirement means for dolphins in Taiwan with reporter Sandy Chi.  Taiwan Trivia Q: What significance does January 1 hold for the Republic of China (Taiwan)?  Watch Sandy’s report: Taiwan's Dolphin Performances To End in 2026  -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    39 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    Wrapping Up 2025: The Stories That Defined the Year

    It’s our final episode of the year and we’re packing in the big moments and the big questions. In the Monday, Dec. 29 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan pause to reflect on the year that was. Plus: How do you sum up a whole year in one video? Eric Tsai offers a behind-the-scenes look at TaiwanPlus’s Year-in-Review report.  Reporter’s Notebook: Parsing Taiwan's income inequality with reporter Ai Chi.  Taiwan Trivia Q: How many of Taiwan’s words of the year have been positive since the first word was chosen in 2008?  Watch Ai’s report: Taiwan’s Top 10% Earn Nearly 50% of Income, Hold 60% of Wealth -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    33 min
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About

Your one-stop shop for news stories about Taiwan. Hosted by Andrew Ryan and Charlie Storrar, Taiwan News Junkie takes you inside the TaiwanPlus newsroom for a closer look at the top stories of the day. Expect context, fun facts, and conversations with editors and reporters that reveal how we’re shaping coverage of Taiwan for the world. Catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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  • Creator
    TaiwanPlus News
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © TaiwanPlus News
  • Show Website
    Taiwan News Junkie

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