Beste TaiwanPlus podcaster (2024)

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COVID-19 update; Heavy rain alert 10:51

2y ago10:51

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The first case of severe inflammatory syndrome in children has appeared, and the teenage boy who displayed the syndrome one month after tested positive for COVID-19 is now recovering.Weather forecasters say western cities in Taiwan can expect a wet week ahead with torrential rain mainly from today until Thursday.…

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A dip in Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 case number; Daja Mazu¡¦s many challenges 11:09

2y ago11:09

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The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Taiwan has continued to drop and now the government is focused on child death of COVID and hospital capacity.The faith of Daja Mazu Temple is encountering a lot of challenge and creativity, with the help of technology like GPS, is giving a new face to an old tradition.…

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Taiwan Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival; several trade breakthroughs announced 12:13

2y ago12:13

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Taiwan celebrated Dragon Boat Festival today, and Taiwan Plus was there to witness the action on the water and off it.Also in the news today¡Xadvances in talks between Taiwan and its top trade allies, the United States and European Union.Av ICRT News

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US and Taiwan hold Trade Talks; Taiwan revives tourism 13:15

2y ago13:15

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Taiwan and US ties have grown deeper over the years, but a trade deal remains a sticking point in the relationship. A stimulus program for the tourism industry will revive travel to the island.Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 26: Dawen Wang 12:06

2y ago12:06

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As we come to the end of this interview series, it's time to reconnect with an old friend. Joey calls up his pal and foremer ICRT colleague, Dawen Wang, to find out how life is Shanghai. The two chat about the singer-songwriter's new-found skillset, music director for a concert series, and what it's like for a performer to traverse the age of new m…

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 25: Lukas Engstrom 12:42

2y ago12:42

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There are many people working hard to introduce Taiwan's splendor to the rest of the world... And one of those people is Lukas Engstrom, a Swedish YouTuber here in Taiwan, who has collaborated with various content creators all over the island. In Trevor's final interview, he chats with Lukas about his prolific video production strategies, and what …

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COVID-19 rules relaxed; Military attributes AT-3 crash to pilot inexperience 11:47

2y ago11:47

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Health authorities have eased rules for new arrivals at international airports and discharge rules for hospitalized coronavirus patients.The military has attributed the cause of the fatal AT-3 crash to pilot¡¦s inexperience and the plane¡¦s old age.Av ICRT News

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AT-3 trainer jet crash killed pilot; one out of 5 adults suffer long COVID 11:36

2y ago11:36

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A military AT-3 trainer jet crashed today in Kaohsiung, killing the 23-year-old pilot, and investigations are ongoing to look for the cause.One in 5 adult patients of COVID-19 experienced lingering effects of the disease for weeks.Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 24: Jaguar Jonze 11:31

2y ago11:31

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What's it like to be born in Japan, raised in Australia, but with roots in Taiwan? As a child of multicultural backgrounds, Jaguar Jonze was almost chosen to represent Australia in 2022's Eurovision Song Contest. This week, Joey speaks with the Australian-Taiwanese singer-songwriter about what it's like to be a stinky tofu lover growing up in vegem…

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 23: Rifat §d»ñ 13:47

2y ago13:47

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How has Taiwan's media landscape grown together with international culture? Rifat, also known as §d»ñ (Wu Feng), is a veteran host, comedian, and TV personality in Taiwan, and the first foreigner to win the coveted Golden Bell Award, in 2012. In this episode, Trevor chats with Rifat about his experiences as a bridge between Taiwan and his home coun…

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 22: Jason Wang 15:59

2y ago15:59

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Do you like your dinner aromatic and delicious, or shocking and surprising? Before you answer, let Master Chef contestant, Jason Wang, tell you all about the story behind each dish in his new Taiwanese culinary show "Jason's Table". This week, the former opera singer and music teacher shares his passion for connecting with over traditional foods.…

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COVID-19 update; Legislative Yuan passes controversial bill 10:42

2y ago10:42

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The increase in child COVID deaths with complications of encephalitis has caused grave concern.The Legislative Yuan has passed a controversial bill that would acquit former President Chen Shui-bian of misuse of the state affairs funds.Av ICRT News

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Computex showcases Metaverse; COVID-19 saw record death toll 10:44

2y ago10:44

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The 2022 Computex Taipei trade show highlights what Metaverse can do and post-pandemic technology.The rising death toll of COVID-19 is a worrying sign as the number of deaths stood at a record high of 126 today.Av ICRT News

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Nurses overwhelmed amid COVID-19 outbreak; Significance of Taiwan¡¦s exclusion from IPEF 12:22

2y ago12:22

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Nurses are overwhelmed amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and they\'re skeptical about the MOHW putting a cap on patient numbers.Yun Hai Pantry, an online food seller, is introducing Taiwanese cuisine and food products to the United States.Av ICRT News

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Jiang Wan-an nominated to run for Taipei Mayor; Saving giant clams 10:45

2y ago10:45

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The opposition KMT has officially nominated Jiang Wan-an for the Taipei Mayoral election on November 26th.The government has banned the trade in the giant clam as part of the conservation efforts to revive this species.Av ICRT News

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Vaccines for younger children; US-Taiwan arms sales 10:47

2y ago10:47

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Health authorities consider offering COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 6, but it probably won¡¦t happen until July.The United States will change the types of weapons it¡¦s selling to Taiwan to put more emphasis on ¡§asymmetric war.¡¨Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 21: Sam Yarbs 17:21

2y ago17:21

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Where did the sudden explosion of standup comedy culture in Taiwan come from, and where is it going? This week, Trevor chats with Sam Yarbs, the cofounder of Taipei's popular Two Three Comedy Club, about his work on The Night Night Show (³Õ®¦©]©]¨q), comedy across the language barrier, and the future of standup in Taiwan.…

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Nurses under tremendous pressure; Taiwan excluded from IPEF 11:23

2y ago11:23

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Nurses under a lot of pressure amid the COVID-19 outbreak with many complaining that health authorities have kept ignoring them.Taiwan is excluded from the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, an initiative that President Joe Biden will propose when visiting Japan.Av ICRT News

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COVID-19 outbreak; President Tsai Ingwen¡¦s approval rating dropped 11:03

2y ago11:03

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The number of children tested positive for COVID-19 is on the rise, and so far three have died from the disease.A poll shows that 49.2% of the respondents said they didn¡¦t think the government is prepared for the latest COVID outbreak.Av ICRT News

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COVID-19 outbreak hits schools nationwide; Other countries support Taiwan for WHA 11:19

2y ago11:19

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The recent COVID-19 outbreak has driven city governments of Taipei, New Taipei and Kaohsiung to suspend in-person learning.Lawmakers from 33 countries are calling for Taiwan¡¦s inclusion in the World Health Assembly in Geneva.Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 20: Janice Yen 14:09

2y ago14:09

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What does an opera singer sound like when she goes pop? What if she also has her own podcast? If you are intrigued, meet Janice Yen, a classically-trained singer raised by composers and traditional instrumentalists who wow'ed Taiwan's Mandopop industry when she appeared on the singing competition show "Top Million Star".…

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 19: Victor Lau 14:41

2y ago14:41

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Where is the "old capital" of Mandopop? What are some of the new chanllenges facing aritst and record labels today? This week, Joey catches up with singer-turned-label-manager and father-of-two, Victor Lau, to talk about the how Taiwan's music industry has changed over the years and how to allow room for creativity in the presence of big-data.…

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Church shooting in California; Taiwan tests newest military drone 11:02

2y ago11:02

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The community of Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church is still reeling from the Sunday shooting that left one dead and 5 injured.Taiwan tested newest military drone that¡¦s expected to play a valuable role in monitoring People¡¦s Liberation Army¡¦s movements.Av ICRT News

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Taiwanese church shooting in California; COVID-19 updates 11:07

2y ago11:07

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U.S. police say the suspect of fatal shootings at a Taiwanese church in California is believed to have political motivations.Taiwan¡¦s health authorities have relaxed the rules for home isolation, saying it¡¦s for the sake of maintaining medical capacity.Av ICRT News

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Largest annual military exercises began; Taiwan starts offering 4th vaccine to at-risk groups 11:15

2y ago11:15

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Taiwan¡¦s largest annual military Hang-kuang exercises kicked off today simulating Chinese attack.Health authorities say people at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, including those aged 65 or beyond, can get a 4th vaccine shot starting today.Av ICRT News

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Milky Way¡¦s black hole imaged; Taiwan economic outlook 11:28

2y ago11:28

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First pictures of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way, were released with Academia Sinica¡¦s contributions.Central Bank Governor¡¦s expects the inflationary pressures to drag down Taiwan¡¦s economic growth.Av ICRT News

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COVID-19 situation update in Taiwan; Suspicious Formosan black bear death 11:40

2y ago11:40

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Rules for counting positive coronavirus cases and importing rapid tests have changed as Taiwan’s COVID-19 caseload keeps rising.A Formosan black bear recently released into the wild has been found dead, and police suspect illegal killing of endangered animal.Av ICRT News

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1 Chinese military aircraft breached Taiwan Strait¡¦s median line; Taroko train crash report released 11:16

2y ago11:16

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A U-S guided-missile cruiser has transitioned the Taiwan Strait and 3 Chinese aircraft breached Taiwan¡¦s ADIZ on the same day.The Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the fatal Taroko Express train crash last year and made suggestions.Av ICRT News

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Taiwan tests advanced missles; Easing mask mandate 10:46

2y ago10:46

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Taiwan tests advanced missiles with focus on self-made anti-ship and anti-air weapons.While COVID-19 caseloads continues to soar, health authorities are considering easing face mask mandate and border controls starting July.Av ICRT News

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake took place off of Hualien; COVID-19 situation in Taiwan 11:21

2y ago11:21

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An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude occurred at 2:23pm, and was centered 89.5 km east of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 27.5km.The CECC reports 40,263 local COVID cases today, a drop of 9% compared with Saturday, with 12 new deaths.Av ICRT News

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COVID-19 caseload continues to soar; WHO says COVID-19 deaths reach 14.9 million 12:22

2y ago12:22

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Taiwan¡¦s COVID caseload has continued to soar. It reported 36,168 local COVID-19 cases and 45 imported ones, as well as 10 deathsThe World Health Organization says COVID-19 deaths globally have reached 14.9 million.Av ICRT News

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President Tsai meets Japan delegation; MND¡¦s defense handbook questioned 10:59

2y ago10:59

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President Tsai Ingwen has met with a delegation from the Youth Division of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The Ministry of National Defense¡¦s handbook for the general public to prepare for emergencies like typhoon, earthquake and war questioned by lawmakers.Av ICRT News

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Positive COVID-19 cases continue to reach new highs; Taiwan¡¦s rocket launch abandoned 10:30

2y ago10:30

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The number of confirmed COVID cases has continued to reach new highs as over 28,000 people tested positive today. The Ministry of Science and Technology and the Advanced Rocket Research Center canceled the HTTP-3A rocket launch yesterday due to bad weather.Av ICRT News

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Taiwan's Defense Strategy; COVID-19 Update; Press Freedom in East Asia 12:01

2y ago12:01

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Chinese warships sail near Taiwan, the CECC reports over 23,000 cases, and TaiwanPlus takes a look at the state of press freedom in East Asia.Av ICRT News

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Taiwan edges closer to peak in COVID cases; Taiwan Railway workers protest; Asia Pride Games Kick Off 11:03

2y ago11:03

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The CECC says Taiwan could be just weeks away from its eventual peak in COVID-19 cases, Taiwan trains start back up after protests from TRA workers across the country, and the Asia Pride Games are in full swing.Av ICRT News

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Taiwan GDP beats forecast; Kaohsiung pushing for safer roads 10:50

2y ago10:50

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Taiwan\'s economic growth during Q1 remained strong, but COVID-19 and inflation is clouding the economic outlook.Kaohsiung is pushing for safer roads by cracking down on DUIs and dangerous driving behaviors.Av ICRT News

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US pushes for Taiwan WHA status; Rationing system for rapid COVID-19 test kits kicks off 10:44

2y ago10:44

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U.S. is showing support for Taiwan\'s bid to join the WHA, the governing body of the World Health Organization. As the number of positive COVID cases surpasses 10,000, the rationing system for rapid COVID-19 test kits kicks off.Av ICRT News

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Children to be vaccinated in May; Hang Kuang military exercises 10:59

2y ago10:59

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Taiwan will start vaccinating children aged 6~11 in May but many parents are concerned about possible side effects.The upcoming Han Kuang military drills will include lessons learned from Russian invasion of Ukraine.Av ICRT News

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COVID-19 isolation time is shortened; Migrant workers learning Chinese 10:36

2y ago10:36

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The CECC has relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions by shortening the home isolation time to 3 days from 10 and scaling back the scope of contact tracing.Migrant workers in Taiwan, especially those from Indonesia, are learning the Mandarin Chinese so that they can better adapt to the environment.Av ICRT News

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Taiwan battles COVID-19 surge; Labor Day TRA strike 12:09

2y ago12:09

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Taiwan is looking to change home isolation rules for COVID-19 with the focus on shortening the time from 10 days to ¡§3+4¡¨.There¡¦ll be no TRA services on May 1st over disputes between TRA Workers¡¦ Union and the Transport Ministry.Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 18: Matan Shelomi 18:35

2y ago18:35

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Do you get bitten by mosquitoes more than your friends do? Are you allergic to silkworms? And why are insects disappearing at such an alarming rate? As an NTU professor of Entomology (the study of insects) Matan Shelomi addresses these questions and more. In today's episode, host Trevor joins Matan for a fascinating trip through the world of insect…

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Taiwan¡¦s shift in anti-COVID strategy; TRA contingency plan 11:18

2y ago11:18

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Health Minister says we need to learn to live with the coronavirus, signaling a shift in the government¡¦s anti-COVID strategy.Taiwan Railways Administration has come up a contingency plan in preparation for the Labor Day strike planned by the Workers¡¦ Union.Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 17: Stephen Rong 18:22

2y ago18:22

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How many different ways can a person perform? Stephen Rong is a renaissance man of talent, as an actor, singer, dancer, model, podcaster, and radio DJ. This week, Trevor chats with Stephen about his role in the acapella group "Awkwapella", and its stark contrast with his murder-mystery podcast, ¡i·t¶Â´ËªL¡j.…

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Taiwan prepares for COVID-19 surge; Legislators scuffled due to draft bill involving former President Chen 11:37

2y ago11:37

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Health Minister Chen Shichung says new daily cases could break 10,000 by the end of the month as health authorities scrambled to stock up on rapid COVID tests.Legislators scuffled before the review of a DPP-proposed draft bill, which sought to exonerate former President Chen Shui-bian.Av ICRT News

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Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 caseload increases fast; TRA workers may strike on Labor Day 11:28

2y ago11:28

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Taiwan reported record-high 2,386 COVID cases with New Taipei remaining as the city with the biggest number of 822.Taiwan Railways Administration¡¦s Workers Union decided to take collective leave on May 1st.Av ICRT News

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 16: Sophie Chen ¤E¤E 13:23

2y ago13:23

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"Je Me Souviens" is the motto of Quebec, Canada, where Sophie Chen calls home. In English, it means "I remember". This week, Joey asks Sophie to remember her upbringing in Montreal and her multiple appearances in large-scale singing competition shows such as "The Voice of China" and "Jungle Voice 3" (Taiwan).…

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 15: Isabella Tan 14:15

2y ago14:15

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What is it like being a Taiwanese filmmaker abroad? This week, Trevor chats with Isabella Tan, a young director who grew up in Taiwan and Malaysia, and is forging her own path in the U.S. Isabella talks about her experiences in the film industry, as well as Asian and female representation in front of and behind the cameras.…

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TaiwanPlus x ICRT Episode 14: Dooley Candler 14:08

2y ago14:08

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Taiwan may not be a "cultural melting pot" per se, but it certainly is home to many long-stay visitors from around the world. Some are employed via working visas. Some started businesses ventures. Some even became local celebrities. Dooley Candler, an American performer and entrepreneur from Phoenix, Arizona, has done all of the above. This is his …

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Taiwan Sees Youngest Death Caused by COVID-19 12:05

2y ago12:05

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Taiwan Sees Death of 2 Year-Old COVID-19 PatientTravelers Brace for TRA Workers StrikeSnake on a TrainAv ICRT News

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Ukraine Citizens and Supports Stage Protest in Taipei 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

Ukraine Braces for Renewed Russian AssaultTaiwan Demonstrators Stage Die-in at Liberty SquareRenewed Focus on Emergency Readiness in TaiwanAv ICRT News

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