Dispatch from Taiwan

U.S. Institute of Peace X Ghost Island Media
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Dispatch from Taiwan

“Dispatch from Taiwan”, a podcast by the U.S. Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media based in Taiwan, delves into the policy debates within Taiwan that could have implications for the region and beyond. Each episode features Taiwanese local experts and voices weighing in on social, economic, and defense issues, and discusses how the society there is responding to these challenges.

单集

  1. 2024/03/04

    Episode 5: People’s Relations -- Moving Between Taiwan and China

    From 1945 to 1949, an estimated million-plus people from China arrived in Taiwan. The newcomers joined an existing population of 6 million, significantly changing the demographic makeup of modern Taiwan. In this episode, we look at the stories of some of those who arrived, and how perspectives of China differ among generations and those who travel back and forth. People we spoke to agreed that regular and meaningful interactions between citizens across the Taiwan Strait are necessary. Otherwise, as military and political tensions continue to rise across the Strait, the chances of misunderstanding escalate and could lead to conflict. This episode includes interviews with Shiang-Chu Tang, a filmmaker and Peabody Awardee, Jin Liao from New Frontier Foundation, Ian Rowen from National Taiwan Normal University, journalist Yu-Ping Chang, and master’s student Olivia Lin. Views in the podcast do not reflect those of the United States Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media.   For more: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/03/peoples-relations-moving-between-taiwan-and-china

    37 分钟

  2. 2024/02/08

    Episode 4: Economic Coercion -- Diversifying and Derisking from China

    China has a track record of banning products from Taiwan, including fish, alcohol, fruits and other agricultural goods. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, 35.2 percent of Taiwan's total exports went to China and Hong Kong in 2023 — down from 38.8 percent in 2022. In this episode, we examine how China uses trade to try to influence Taiwan and how Taiwan pushes back. We also look at how Taiwan's trade partners help alleviate pressure, and how negotiators see the role of trade pacts with international partners. This episode includes interviews with Benjamin Hsu from the Office of Trade Negotiations at Executive Yuan, Huai-Shing Yen from the Taiwan WTO and RTA Center at Chung-Hua Institution For Economic Research, and the family at Su’s Giant Grouper Farm, including Man-Chu Chao, Mia Su and Mack Chen. Views in the podcast do not reflect those of the United States Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media.   For more: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/02/economic-coercion-diversifying-and-derisking-china

    31 分钟

  3. 2024/01/25

    Episode 3: ‘Silicon Shield’ -- Looking Beyond Semiconductors

    Taiwan makes 65 percent of the world’s semiconductors and roughly 90 percent of the world’s most advanced computer chips — employing 2.5 percent of the local workforce and accounting for a staggering 15 percent of the island nation’s GDP in the process. Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is so dominant that some think it might help deter a Chinese invasion. The thinking is that any attack on Taiwan would disrupt the global tech supply chain, so the world has a stake in peace across the Taiwan Strait. In this episode of "Dispatch from Taiwan," we look at what’s known as the “silicon shield,” its history, its substance, and how Taiwanese citizens view this critical industry. Most importantly, what’s the next big thing? This episode includes views from Jeremy Huai-Che Chiang from Foundation for Future Generations, Paul Huang from LoFTechnology, Daniel Lin from Creative Ventures, Tina Cheng from Cherubic Ventures, and Taipei-based accountant Julia Pan and software engineer Lance Chang. Correction: An earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that around 300,000 people in Taiwan work at TSMC. A corrected version of the episode is now posted without the erroneous line. Views in the podcast do not reflect those of the United States Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media.   For more: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/01/silicon-shield-looking-beyond-semiconductors

    27 分钟

  4. 2024/01/12

    Episode 2: Disinformation -- Building Digital Resilience

    In October, the director of the National Security Bureau — Taiwan’s intelligence agency — warned the public against China’s possible interference in Taiwan’s elections set to be held on January 13, 2024. China might conduct and release opinion polls using local companies in Taiwan, the director said. In mid-December, a Taiwanese man was arrested for allegedly fabricating eight public opinion polls at the direction of the Chinese Communist Party in Fujian. When it comes to election interference from China and disinformation in general, Taiwan faces serious challenges. This episode tackles the spread of disinformation in Taiwan, the role of China and how civic society has stepped in to shore up digital resilience. The conversation includes expert views from Ming-shuan Wu from DoubleThink Lab, Eve Chiu from Taiwan FactCheck Center, and Alberto Fittarelli and Citizen Lab. Views in the podcast do not reflect those of the United States Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media.   For more: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/01/disinformation-building-digital-resilience

    32 分钟

  5. 2024/01/08

    Episode 1: Defense -- Rising Awareness and Preparation

    Taiwan elects a new president on January 13, 2024. Peace across the Taiwan Strait is on people’s minds, but where the candidates and their political parties differ is how to maintain it. All three presidential candidates have indicated they would continue Taiwan’s current foreign policies, though they have different views of what shape relations with China and with the United States should take, as well as different priorities for Taiwan’s defense preparedness.  As China continues its military aggression in the region, many in Taiwan are thinking of how best to defend their home. In 2024, Taiwan will see a record-high national defense budget of 19.4 billion USD. Military conscription also was extended to one year.   In his New Year’s speech, Chinese leader Xi Jinping renewed the Chinese Communist Party’s threats to take over Taiwan, which China considers its own but has never ruled.   This episode includes expert views from Ying-Yu Lin from Tamkang University and Chieh Chung from the National Policy Foundation, as well as the civilian voices of Robin Hsu from the Taiwan ADIZ club and Tsung-lin Tsai.  Views in the podcast do not reflect those of the United States Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media.   For more: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/01/defense-rising-awareness-and-preparation

    24 分钟

  6. 2024/01/08

    Trailer: Dispatch from Taiwan

    “Dispatch from Taiwan,” a podcast by USIP and Taiwan-based Ghost Island Media, delves into the policy debates within Taiwan that could have implications for the region and beyond. Each episode features Taiwanese local experts and voices weighing in on social, economic and defense issues and discusses how Taiwanese society is responding to these challenges.   For more: https://www.usip.org/dispatch-taiwan

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“Dispatch from Taiwan”, a podcast by the U.S. Institute of Peace and Ghost Island Media based in Taiwan, delves into the policy debates within Taiwan that could have implications for the region and beyond. Each episode features Taiwanese local experts and voices weighing in on social, economic, and defense issues, and discusses how the society there is responding to these challenges.

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  • 创作者
    U.S. Institute of Peace X Ghost Island Media
  • 活跃年份
    2024年
  • 单集
    6
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2024
  • 节目网站
    Dispatch from Taiwan

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