Taiwan News Junkie

From New Laws to New Ways to Pay: Taiwan's July Changes

A new month has arrived with a long list of changes. July 1 saw new laws take effect from a new ethnic unity law in China to workplace anti-bullying regulations in Taiwan. In the Friday, July 3 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan unpack the biggest developments and why they're worth paying attention to. Plus:  * Taiwan's metro system just got a little more convenient, with contactless payments rolling out to more riders. Assignment editor Stacy Hsu has more.  * Reporter’s Notebook: A look at Spanish artists visiting Taiwan with reporter Isabel Wong.   * Taiwan Trivia Q: How much electricity can you save if you increase your air conditioning temperature by 1 degree Celsius?    Watch Isabel Wong’s feature: A World of Wonder: Spanish Visual Artists' First Interactive Exhibit in Taiwan  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0zCxgqzto4]() -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

Defense Reporters Jump into Action

With RIMPAC underway in Hawaii and combat readiness drills unfolding across Taiwan, the TaiwanPlus defense desk is keeping a close watch. In the Friday, June 26 edition of Taiwan News Junkie, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan discuss what to expect from our coverage in the days ahead. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

We’re Back… Just in Time for Dragon Boat Festival!

There’s nothing like a holiday to share some good news: Taiwan News Junkie has been renewed for another season! In the June 19 episode, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan celebrate their return with a look at recent reporting trips to the Philippines, Switzerland, Palau and the United States. Plus: * Assignment Desk: Covering a national holiday with Laurel Stewart.  * Reporter’s Notebook: Tech Reporter Ai Chi introduces the billion-dollar Taiwanese company that provides cooling solutions for AI data center servers.  * Taiwan Trivia Q: Which US states are smaller than Taiwan in area? Which have a larger population?  Watch Ai Chi’s feature: COMPUTEX: Taiwan Tech Enablers Power Global AI Infrastructure [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVMv8iTQllo] -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

Former Taipei Mayor Sentenced to 17 Years

The big story of the week in Taiwan was the sentencing of former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je on corruption and embezzlement charges. In the Friday, March 17 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan bring you the latest. Plus: * Assignment Desk: Could Taiwan return to nuclear power? Assignment Editor Laurel Stewart has more on our coverage.  * Reporter’s Notebook: A look at Taiwan's energy security crisis with reporter Ai Chi.  * Taiwan Trivia Q: Taiwan’s “king of pop” Jay Chou released his 16th album this week; when did he release his first?  Watch Ai Chi’s feature: Explainer: Middle East Conflict's Impact on Taiwan's Energy Situation. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QzqegzC3i4] -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

Inside Nvidia GTC: Taiwan Takes Center Stage in the AI Boom

Nvidia’s GTC lit up San Jose this week and Taiwan was there – and so was TaiwanPlus! In the Friday, March 20 edition of the show, a closer look at our coverage and why this conference matters for the future of AI and Taiwan’s tech companies. Plus: * Assignment editor Jeremy Olivier takes us through this week’s action, including coverage of the Nvidia GTC in San Jose and a new US intelligence report on China’s plans for unification with Taiwan.  * Reporter’s Notebook: A look at Taiwan’s physical scars of democratic resistance with Tiffany Wong.  * Taiwan Trivia Q: Who was shot in the 319 Incident, 22 years ago this week?  Watch Tiffany’s feature: 228 Incident Anniversary: Revisiting Resistance and Bloodshed in Kaohsiung [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkh2QqdOhQM&] -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]