Here's the full interview, which was from a few months back. Thanks again @rikglauert.bsky.social

Taiwan has condemned China for seeking to sabotage its relationship with Pacific Island ally Palau through criminal organizations. My report from Palau:

Taiwan's offshore wind energy was once tabled as the solution to wean the country off nuclear energy, but despite some large farms coming on line, the sector is flagging.

BREAKING NEWS | China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own.

President Lai to make stopovers in Hawaii and Guam on South Pacific trip – Focus Taiwan: ‘stopping first in Hawaii for a two-night layover before traveling to the Marshall Islands’ ‘the president will transit through Guam and spend a night there before flying to Palau’

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during a trip to the Pacific, his office said Thursday, eliciting a fresh vow from China to "resolutely crush" any attempts for Taiwan independence. ➡️ https://u.afp.com/59eV

Military help for Ukraine 'too sensitive', but rep office a goal, Taiwan envoy says

Taiwan's foreign minister Lin Chia-lung met with European Parliament members this week in an unannounced stop in Brussels. In full: https://buff.ly/4eEz1U3

📝 How has the EU’s approach to Taiwan evolved? 🇪🇺🇹🇼 This @csds.bsky.social Policy Brief from June 2023 looks at the EU’ evolving stance on Taiwan and explores the EU’s role in a potential Taiwan crisis and the need for an EU’s strategic signaling to China. 👉 t.ly/BQLHz

Half a year since a 7.2 magnitude devastated Taiwan’s East Coast, I report from Taroko National Park — one of the country’s top tourist attractions won’t reopen fully for years, wrecking the local economy.

It’s been a busy typhoon season for Taiwan with three direct hits. Earlier this month, I reported from the eastern city of Taitung as the largest typhoon in decades made landfall:

Indigenous land rights is a big issue on Taiwan’s rural East Coast. Meet a woman who is keeping the bulldozers at bay as she battles the local government:

Taiwan’s Orchid Island is isolated at the best of times — 50km off the main island bad weather often disrupts ferries and flights. But when Typhoon Koinu brought record breaking wind speeds of 240kmh it left the island’s 5000 residents fighting for survival. One year on, they are still struggling.

"China Aims to Pin Freighter Abandonment on Taiwan" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Taiwan's APEC representative says no handshake or dialogue with China's Xi, only wave

Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club (TFCC) on the ongoing TaiwanPlus controversy: "We firmly support journalists and their right to report facts without fear of censorship or undue influence, and stand in solidarity with Louise Watt..." Full statement here: taiwanfcc.org/taiwanplus-s...

JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇺🇸 Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Biden that "the Taiwan Issue" is a red line that cannot be crossed. "US should approach the Taiwan issue with special caution."

Taiwan’s Orchid Island is isolated at the best of times — 50km off the main island bad weather often disrupts ferries and flights. But when Typhoon Koinu brought record breaking wind speeds of 240kmh it left the island’s 5000 residents fighting for survival. One year on, they are still struggling.

This case reflects the #Taiwan government’s serious lack of respect and understanding of objective and balanced reporting. It amplifies the impression that TaiwanPlus could be heavily influenced by the government’s political view … rsf.org/en/taiwan-rs...

Taiwan's envoy to APEC Lin Hsin-yi brings home the million-dollar photo for the diplomatically isolated island by snagging a sideline handshake pic and a few words with @POTUS on Friday.

#Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is leading a delegation to Lithuania that includes executives from a range of companies, a visit very likely to draw a rebuke from #China. www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...

Indigenous land rights is a big issue on Taiwan’s rural East Coast. Meet a woman who is keeping the bulldozers at bay as she battles the local government:

It’s been a busy typhoon season for Taiwan with three direct hits. Earlier this month, I reported from the eastern city of Taitung as the largest typhoon in decades made landfall:

Half a year since a 7.2 magnitude devastated Taiwan’s East Coast, I report from Taroko National Park — one of the country’s top tourist attractions won’t reopen fully for years, wrecking the local economy.

I wrote this a few months ago, but it's increasingly relevant... while the military threat of the #PRC to #Taiwan is real and grave, the outcome of such a war is not a sure thing. The #PRC wants you to think it is, a central aim of their narrative warfare: www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

A very nice-looking open fold in the slate belt at central #Taiwan. You can see vertical cleavages developed within this sandstone-shale formation

Taiwan's flag seen on Peru TV during APEC summit | Taiwan News | Nov. 15, 2024 17:51 www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5972773

Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island

Taiwan president Lai plans Hawaii visit and maybe Guam stop on sensitive trip to diplomatic partners in Pacific, sources say – Reuters: ‘One person familiar with the U.S. leg said they expected Lai’s visit to be lower key than usual and that logistics are still being worked on.’

Taiwan activists call on LGBTQ-friendly politicians to stand up ahead of upcoming legislative and presidential elections. They are promoting their Pride Watch website which monitors LGBTQ issues during campaigns. They warn misinformation in Taiwan jumps 40% before elections.

Final word: Taiwan president touts achievements and offers olive branch to Beijing as she winds down her time as president.

Yushan forum is a core part of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. President Tsai’s plan to bolster ties with the Indo-Pacific and reduce economic reliance on China.

Typhoon memes as Koinu makes landfall in Taiwan. Koinu means “puppy” in Japanese and 小犬 means “little dog”

oh it’s a marathon not a sprint? so like, even worse??

View from Taitung Airport southern Taiwan. I’m reporting from Taiwan’s outlying Orchid Island this week — home to indigenous Tao people.

The harassment of Hong Kong human rights activists, who are already exiled from home and loved ones, is apparently never-ending: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-police-issue-arrest-warrants-eight-activists-2023-07-03/

HK national security police announced 8 people they have applied arrest warrant from court over #NSL offences Kevin Yam @kevinkfyam.bsky.social Yuan Gong-yi, Kwok Fung-yee, Dennis Kwok, Ted Hui, Mung Siu-Tat, Finn Lau & Nathan Law @nathanlawkc.bsky.social None of them are in Hong Kong thankfully

Hunting is part of everyday life for many indigenous Taiwanese. For decades, it’s meant they’ve clashed with authorities. A new pilot system is looking to resolve this conflict.

Batanes — a small Philippine island province now caught between world superpowers

Trouble in paradise? My report from a Philippine island caught up in growing tensions between China and Taiwan. https://www.taiwanplus.com/news/world-news/asia-pacific/230510024/china-us-tensions-rattle-remote-philippine-islands