Insider chats with food journalist Clarissa Wei about Taiwan's most iconic dishes.

Insider talks with Tamkang University Professor Alexander Huang about the upcoming high profile meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Insider talks to All Hands Taiwan and Jessica Stone, author of Crossing the Divide, about working in Taiwan and cross-cultural environments.

Tune into to see why the issue of transitional justice is so key to understanding Taiwan.

Amidst concerns over a possible switch in diplomatic ties, Insider speaks with Honduran Ambassador Harold Burgos about Taiwan-Honduras ties.

Happy Lunar New Year! Taiwan Insider brings you the latest from the Year of the Rabbit in Taiwan.

Insider speaks with Member of Lithuanian Parliament Dovilė Šakalienė

Insider talks with Admiral Lee Hsi Min about Taiwan's plan to extend conscription to one year and the impact it will have on Taiwan's defense.

2023-01-06

From fresh fish to fireworks, stunning coastlines and indigenous cultures, to street food and historic architecture, Taiwan is full of amazing places to visit. These include the archipelago of Penghu, the east coast, Taipei’s traditional markets and hotels, and more.

Foreign journalists are leaving China as Beijing becomes more hostile to the Western press. We talk to former ABC China Correspondent Bill Birtles to learn more about the challenges foreign journalists face while reporting from China.

Today we look at Taiwan’s microchip industry. We speak with industry insider Dave Adelman, Managing Director of Siltronic AG in Taiwan, one of the world’s leading makers of silicon wafers. about the global competition for the chips that power the world.

Tiananmen protest leader Wu'er Kaixi gives his analysis of the recent protests in China in the episode.

The ruling DPP only won 5 out of 22 local leadership positions. Insider speaks with National Chengchi University Political Scientist Lev Nachman about his analysis.

How will Saturday’s local elections affect Taiwan? Insider speaks with Political Columnist Courtney Donovan Smith about the China factor and how these elections may affect upcoming presidential elections.

Insider takes you to London to see the first Taiwan Forum featuring Digital Minister Audrey Tang speaking on digital resilience. Taiwan Digital Diplomacy President Kuo Chia-yo also speaks on how social media is helping Taiwan build alliances.

Check out the new destinations at Kaohsiung Harbor in this episode.

Taiwan’s borders are open and one of the must-see places are the traditional markets. Taipei’s oldest traditional market - Nanmen market is such a treasure that it’s being renovated. Meanwhile,  the 270 stalls have moved to a temporary home nearby. 

Democracy is under attack around the world by authoritarian governments. Natalie Tso speaks with National Endowment for Democracy (NED) President Damon Wilson about the threats to democracy and how people can fight back.

What does XiJinping have in mind for Taiwan? Insider speaks with Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Michael Schuman, about Xi’s recent remarks and cross-strait tensions.