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Typhoon Bavi Approaches: Inside TaiwanPlus' Coverage

Much of northern Taiwan has the day off as Typhoon Bavi approaches. At TaiwanPlus, though, it's all hands on deck. In the Friday, July 10 edition of the show, Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan have the latest.  Plus:  * Assignment Desk: Yvonne Yang explains how TaiwanPlus plans its typhoon coverage—from deciding where to send reporters to keeping crews safe in the field.   * Reporter's Notebook: Reporter Tiffany Wong takes a look at Taiwan's iconic little green crossing man—and why time may be running out for the familiar figure.   * Taiwan Trivia Q: Has Taiwan ever qualified for a World Cup? The answer might surprise you.   Watch Tiffany's feature: Time Running Down for 'Confusing' Little Green Man on Taiwan's Crosswalks [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2b81JvGcGg] -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

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/]