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Trump Casts Doubt on US Arms Sales to Taiwan
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By Luffy Li, Irene Lin, May 16 |
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Following a high-stakes Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump said he is still making a decision about future arms sales to Taiwan. Trump says Xi had emphasized preventing war and warned against Taiwan independence. While the State Department maintains that Washington's cross-strait policy remains unchanged, Trump’s comments have triggered anxiety regarding long-term security commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act.
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by Connected on TaiwanPlus, May 15
Could the Hormuz Blockade Spell the End of Free Navigation?
Alicia García-Herrero, chief economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, discusses the ways in which world trade flows can be restricted by choke points and how this leverage is ever more significant in a world where the rules-based international order is diminishing. How is the global economic order shifting and what are the other significant choke points in global trade that other nations may look to leverage?
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by Taiwan Talks, May 8
Balikatan 2026, the US, Philippines and Japan
For the first time ever, Japan sent combat troops to participate in the annual US-Philippines "Balikatan" military drills. Two firsts included the test-firing of a Tomahawk missile from a Typhon launcher and an operation that used Japan's type-88 anti-ship missile to sink a decommissioned warship. In this episode, we examine Japan’s growing network of partnerships, the strategic importance of key maritime routes and what this evolving alignment means for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific balance of power.
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by Zoom In Zoom Out, May 14 |
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Kao Chu-hua: The Story of a Singer Under Martial Law |
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Only with the recent opening of the National Archives have historians been able to access records uncovering the depths of the “White Terror” of Taiwan’s martial law era. A new documentary, “La Paloma,” reveals the layers of suffering experienced by popular singer Kao Chu-hua. Not only was her father executed by the Chinese Nationalist Kuomintang government, but she was also forced to use her body in the service of diplomacy. The film’s executive producer, Elaine Hsiung, shares the background to the documentary while encouraging audiences to watch the film with an open mind.
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Finding Formosa: Are Chinese Apps Taking Over Taiwan?
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Landmark Bridge Designed by Zaha Hadid Opens in New Taipei
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Over 100 Taiwanese Drone Companies Impress at Detroit EXPO
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CONNECTED: Taiwan's National Symphony Orchestra Utilizes AI in Music Therapy
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ZIZO: Defending Taiwan in a Shifting World
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Double Yummy: Taiwan Vs Singapore
Taiwan and Singapore are both intricately linked to the ocean and maritime life. So, it’s no surprise that both places have their own unique ways to prepare and cook crab. This episode explores the culturally significant and iconic Singaporean dish, chili crab, as our hosts sample the delights of one of Singapore’s most famous restaurants. The duo also learns more about the history and development of one of Taiwan’s signature dishes: red crab sticky rice.
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City Escape | Hiking on a Volcano
Taipei, Taiwan, is surrounded by mountains; one part of this range is the active Tatun Volcano Group. The highest peak in this group is Qixing Mountain, standing at 1,120 meters. The hike starts at Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center, which is easily accessed by regular buses from the city, and passes through the twin peaks of Qixing Mountain to finish at the picturesque Menghuan Lake. Discover a trail bursting with wildlife and varied terrain including active volcano fumaroles and lush bamboo forests.
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Happy Fisherman | The Return to Kaohsiung Harbor
Having completing his circumnavigation of Taiwan, host Leo Seawald returns to one of his favorite places in Taiwan, Kaohsiung harbor. The remarkable transformation from a humble fishing village into a world‑class commercial harbor is a story that includes Dutch, British, and Japanese influence. As Leo seeks to learn about the history of the port, he also uncovers how it is continuing to transform into one of Taiwan's most important cultural and artistic hubs.
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Rebel Artist S4 | Siri Lee's Bossa Nova
Siri Lee (李竺芯) is a singer captivating the Mandopop scene with her own brand of French chanson and Bossa Nova styles. She incorporates an array of languages into her repetoire, transforming French, Mandarin, English, and Taiwanese idioms, homophones, and proverbs into creative inspiration. This whimsical play on words has quickly cemented her status as one of Taiwan's best up and coming female artists.
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Finding Formosa | What Matters More, Indigenous Culture or Animal Rights?
We follow Taiwan’s Indigenous hunters as they reclaim traditions long threatened by modern laws and social stigma. It’s a journey into the heart of Taiwan’s forests and a struggle over the meaning of survival, heritage and justice as the community tries to keep culture alive in the face of challenges from animal rights groups, conservationists and restrictive gun regulations.
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