Podcasts about Taipei

Some of the world’s most successful technology companies didn’t begin in gleaming corporate campuses. They began with bold ideas exchanged at the simplest of places. Sometimes, that place was a diner offering bottomless coffee and huge slabs of pancakes. For ASUS, that place was a humble coffee shop in Taipei. Back in 1989, a group of ambitious engineers came together with a vision of creating a “small and beautiful company”, one that could develop world-class technology from Taiwan for the rest of the world. More than 30 years on, ASUS is a global tech leader best known for its world-class motherboards, high-quality personal computers, monitors, graphics cards, routers and other technology solutions. But the company is now evolving beyond hardware and doubling down on artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud services – an area it sees potential as the adoption of AI increases rapidly. For one thing, ASUS teamed up with the Taiwanese government to found the Taiwan AI Cloud Corporation in 2021 to build secure, scalable and sovereign AI infrastructure. The company helps governments and enterprises roll out and operate Sovereign AI systems, where their AI models and data are secured and operated within their own borders, laws and culture. It says it is seeing a global trend of countries investing in local capabilities to drive innovation specific to their language, culture and the economy. But where is demand coming from and how big of an opportunity is this for the firm? Beyond specific nations, who should build the collective AI infrastructure for Asia, and how should they monetise them? What will this mean for ASUS and Taiwan AI Cloud? On Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Peter Wu, CEO of ASUS Cloud and Taiwan AI Cloud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we were at last year's Taiwanese American Conference West Coast in July of 2025 which was hosted in San Francisco Silicon Valley, we sat down with Akio Yaita (矢板明夫), the keynote speaker of the conference. As a senior journalist at Sankei Shimbun Akio has covered Beijing and Taipei. He's been a strong advocate for Taiwan. In 2024 Akio obtained citizenship in Taiwan and founded the Indo-Pacific Strategy Thinktank. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/akio-yaita-%e7%9f%a2%e6%9d%bf%e6%98%8e%e5%a4%ab-outspoken-taiwan-advocate-in-taiwan-i-can-make-a-bigger-contribution-ep-355/ As we were working on translating and editing our interview with Akio we were disturbed to learn that on July 6th Akio was assaulted after a speaking engagement in Taichung. While Akio was in the lobby of a hotel, a Chinese man approached him and punched him in the face. The man, surnamed Liao (廖) was later arrested at the Taichung International Airport. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council described the attack as the "first case of transnational repression" in Taiwan since China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect on July 1. After the attack Akio has said that he will not be intimidated.   What timing it's turned out to be for us to be sharing our interview with Akio Yaita now. You'll get know about his backstory and how you can follow him and his work.   This episode is sponsored in part by the Pacific Times.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/akio-yaita-%e7%9f%a2%e6%9d%bf%e6%98%8e%e5%a4%ab-outspoken-taiwan-advocate-in-taiwan-i-can-make-a-bigger-contribution-ep-355/

C dans l'air du 30 juillet 2026 - Trump : Pékin dans le collimateurPrésentation Salhia BrakhliaLa confrontation s'intensifie entre Washington et Pékin. Après les nouveaux droits de douane imposés ces derniers jours, l'administration Trump vient d'interdire l'importation de nouveaux robots humanoïdes chinois, invoquant des risques d'espionnage et de sécurité nationale. Une décision qui marque une nouvelle étape dans la guerre technologique entre les deux premières puissances mondiales.Cette montée des tensions intervient alors que la Chine accélère son rattrapage dans les secteurs stratégiques. Les industriels chinois progressent rapidement dans les semi-conducteurs et l'intelligence artificielle, au point d'inquiéter Washington, qui cherche à freiner l'essor technologique de son principal rival.Dans le même temps, Donald Trump accuse désormais la Chine d'avoir cherché à influencer l'élection présidentielle américaine de 2020 et promet de nouvelles mesures de rétorsion si ces accusations sont confirmées. Pékin dénonce une escalade protectionniste et rejette toute ingérence.Pendant ce temps, Taïwan tente de réduire sa vulnérabilité face à la Chine. Après plusieurs incidents touchant les câbles sous-marins, essentiels aux communications Internet de l'île, Taipei espère compter sur Starlink. La constellation d'Elon Musk est considérée comme une solution de secours en cas de sabotage à grande échelle par Pékin.En France, le marché chinois reste essentiel pour les grands groupes français, notamment dans le luxe. Bernard Arnault, le patron de LVMH, est régulièrement reçu en Chine avec des égards habituellement réservés aux chefs d'État. Un symbole de l'importance que Pékin accorde aux investissements et aux marques françaises.Alors, jusqu'où Trump ira-t-il dans son bras de fer avec Pékin ? Taïwan peut-elle garantir ses communications face à la menace chinoise ? Quel rôle Bernard Arnault peut-il jouer dans la relation entre Paris et Pékin ?Nos experts :- Gaëlle Macke - Directrice déléguée de la rédaction à Challenges- Philippe Dessertine – Économiste, professeur à l'Université IAE Paris Panthéon Sorbonne, auteur de L'horizon des possibles- Laure Pallez - Directrice associée de Mascaret et experte des relations sino-américaines- Anthony Bellanger - Éditorialiste à Franceinfo TV, spécialiste des questions internationalesPRESENTATION : Caroline Roux - Aurélie Casse - REDIFFUSION : du lundi au vendredi vers 23h40.PRODUCTION DES PODCASTS: Jean-Christophe ThiéfineRÉALISATION : Nicolas Ferraro, Bruno Piney, Franck Broqua, Alexandre Langeard, Corentin Son, Benoît LemoinePRODUCTION : France Télévisions / Maximal ProductionsRetrouvez C DANS L'AIR sur internet & les réseaux :INTERNET : francetv.frFACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/Cdanslairf5TWITTER : https://twitter.com/cdanslairINSTAGRAM :https://www.instagram.com/cdanslair/

Rescue efforts are underway following an explosion at a shopping mall in southwest Japan, triggered by a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake (01:02). The European Commission says the fast-spreading fires in France and Spain have exceeded their capacity to respond, prompting calls for cross-border firefighting aid from member nations (23:52). Beijing has slammed the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan for rejecting the entry applications of a Shanghai delegation to Taipei for a ceremony marking the public debut of two red pandas gifted by the mainland (32:21) .

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US and Iran extended their pause in hostilities, with the focus turning to talks between Tehran and Oman over restarting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.Omani and Iranian negotiators met in Tehran over the weekend and discussions are ongoing, according to people familiar with the situation, asking not to be identified referring to sensitive matters. A deal to get ships moving through the waterway more frequently would enable the Islamic Republic and the US to resume formal negotiations about Tehran’s nuclear program and permanently ending their five-month war, the people said. 2) A selloff in semiconductor stocks deepened as signs of progress in China’s advanced chipmaking compounded worries about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence spending boom.US technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.6%, while in Asia, a 7.5% slump put a Bloomberg gauge of semiconductor shares on course for its biggest decline since April 2025. 3) Taiwanese prosecutors detained an Nvidia Corp. employee as part of a probe into the alleged smuggling of AI chips into China, thrusting the US company into a high-profile case concerning the black market for its products.Local investigators searched the home of the staffer and his desk at Nvidia’s Taipei office on July 24, according to people familiar with the matter. The courts later granted prosecutors’ request to detain the person on allegations of forgery and breach of trust, the people said, asking not to be named as the employee’s identity isn’t public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 68-points this morning from Friday's close, at 43,585 on turnover of 8.6-billion N-T. The market took a beating on Friday, plunging over 1,000 points as a spike in crude oil prices due to escalating military conflicts in the Middle East and lingering concerns over a possible AI bubble spooked investor sentiment. 6,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine now available in Taipei The Centers for Disease Control says 6,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be delivered to the Taipei City Department of Health this week and will be distributed to contracted (承包的) medical institutions and outpatient hospital clinics. The statement comes amid claims that clinics in Taipei were reportedly out of COVID-19 vaccine doses. Concern over a lack of vaccine doses comes after the C-D-C last week announced the extension of its publicly funded COVID-19 vaccination program through September 28 due to a rise in the number of cases. According to the C-D-C, Taiwan entered a new COVID-19 epidemic phase two weeks ago, as outpatient and emergency room visits rose by 66.5-per cent in the week of July 12 to 18 from the previous week. The publicly funded vaccination had been scheduled to end July 31. Miaoli Mazu** temple becomes Taiwan's 1st to retire carbon credits** The Baishatun Gongtian Temple in Miaoli County has become the first in Taiwan to offer visitors the option of offsetting their carbon emissions through the retirement of Gold Standard carbon credits. According to the Tourism Innovation Association of Taiwan, data shows the average visitor to the temple generated about 0.04 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent. Under the new scheme, government agencies, businesses, schools, organizations and religious groups visiting the temple for worship, company outings, or cultural tours can apply to retire carbon credits based on the number of participants. The association is also partnering with the Miaoli County government's Culture and Tourism Bureau to develop travel itineraries centered on Gongtian Temple that have also obtained carbon credit retirement certification. US Seattle Shooting Multiple Dead In the US… Multiple people were injured in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex (大型展演場館) close to the Space Needle in Seattle, police said in a statement. Authorities did not immediately release more information. US AND IRAN HOLD FIRE FOR SECOND DAY AS OMAN BROKERS TALKS ON STRAIT OF HORMUZ SHIPPING ROUTES The United States and Iran have held their fire for a second consecutive day, as negotiators work to revive an interim (暫時的) ceasefire deal to end the war. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said US President Donald Trump is giving the talks room, while a senior Iranian source has told Reuters that Tehran will maintain the pause as long as Washington does. An Omani delegation is now in Tehran to discuss the management of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — the issue at the heart of the conflict. Jagruti Dave reports from Washington. Brazil Recalls Ambassador to Argentina After Milei Insult Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian officials while in their country. The decision comes a day after Milei was in Sao Paulo participating in an event where Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was confirmed as the presidential candidate of his father's party. During his speech at Saturday's event, Milei accused Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of being a “thief” and a “delinquent” (違法者) among other things. Lula is seeking reelection and will run against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, whose family has many ties with the Trump administration. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 出國前最怕匯率一直漲?中國信託銀行挺你聰明換匯 設定匯率到價智慧通知，匯率相對低點不錯過 再領優惠券享美金最高減3分等優惠 立即設定：https://sofm.pse.is/9epgd4 投資外幣如幣別轉換可能產生匯兌損失，應評估涉及自身情況審慎投資。 完整注意事項詳見網站資訊。 -- 【可樂旅遊17瘋搶日】 每月限定3天搶限量優惠！ 1號訂房，享9折優惠，最高折千元 7號票券，享7%優惠，最高折300元 17號機票，享1.7%折扣，最高折千元 https://sofm.pse.is/9erlcw -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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【一起来读书吧 Bookclub】 《台湾漫游录》线下读书会： 8月9日，我们会在纽约中文独立书店Accent Sisters举办《台湾漫游录》线下读书会。故事讲述了1938年日本统治台湾时期，一位年轻的日本女性小说家来到岛上，希望能一路吃穿台湾，在这个过程中她爱上了自己的女性翻译，但却苦于难以克服殖民者与被殖民者之间的鸿沟。这本书今年斩获了国际布克奖，是首部获得这部奖项的华语原著作品。 读书会链接：https://luma.com/yayseynm "Taiwan Travelogue" In-Person Book Club: On August 9th, we'll be hosting an in-person book club for Taiwan Travelogue at Accent Sisters, a Chinese-language independent bookstore in New York. The story follows a young Japanese novelist who travels to Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period in 1938, hoping to eat and dress her way across the island. Along the way, she falls in love with her female translator, but struggles to overcome the gulf between colonizer and colonized. The book won this year's International Booker Prize, making it the first Chinese-language original work to receive the award. Book club link: https://luma.com/yayseynm 【聊了什么The What】 这期节目，我们和友台新新人类的主播采薇把去年两部大火的关于家庭创伤的电影——《情感价值》和左撇子女孩。一部是台北夜市里五光十色的单亲家庭故事，一部是奥斯陆老宅里安静流淌的父女和解。表面上文化背景毫不相干，但其实在讲同一件事：房子如何变成家族秘密的容器，孩子如何在大人自己都说不清的沉默里，替上一代扛下没有被言说的创伤。 孩童视角的滤镜，是四两拨千斤的巧思，还是对真实伤害的一次美化和逃避？一个从未说出"对不起"的父亲，值得被原谅吗？还是我们能给出的，只是一种不求回报的宽恕？创伤到底是应该被讲述出来，还是有些沉默本该被尊重？ In this episode, we're joined by Caiwei, our friend from Pixel Perfect, to talk about two of last year's buzziest films about family trauma: Sentimental Value and Left-Handed Girl. One is a single-mother story set amid the neon chaos of a Taipei night market; the other is a quiet, slow-burning father-daughter reconciliation unfolding inside an old house in Oslo. On the surface, the cultural backdrops couldn't be more different, but underneath, both films are doing the same thing: turning a house into a vessel for family secrets, and asking how children end up carrying the unspoken trauma of the generation before them, inherited through silences the adults themselves can't put into words. Is the child's-eye filter a clever, light-touch device, or is it a way of prettifying and dodging real harm? Does a father who never says "I'm sorry" deserve to be forgiven — or is the most we can offer him a kind of grace that asks for nothing in return? And should trauma be spoken aloud at all, or is some silence owed its own respect? 【时间轴 The When】 03:50 - 《左撇子女孩》剧情简介：台北夜市里破碎的三代女性 26:25 - 两片中的孩子：以静 vs Eric，谁在拯救谁 31:30 - 母亲与姐姐角色的"男性意淫"式书写 45:43 - 父亲是"Art Monster"：唯一的爱的管道是作品 56:28 - 挪威二战历史、祖母之死与集体沉默 63:16 - Elle Fanning与美国：天真的旁观者，以及一把"骗人"的IKEA椅子 73:29 - Catherine Liu的"创伤文化"理论：好莱坞的同理心剧场 77:14 - 宽恕与原谅的区别：Nora 和 Agnes 的成长弧光 89:15 - 一部关于电影、表演与创伤消费的电影 03:50 - Left-Handed Girl plot rundown: three generations of women coming apart in a Taipei night market 26:25 - The kids in both films: Yijing vs. Eric — who's actually saving whom 31:30 - The mother and older sister as "male-gaze fantasy" — how their characters are written 45:43 - The father as "Art Monster": art as his only channel for love 56:28 - Norway's WWII history, the grandmother's death, and a collective silence 63:16 - Elle Fanning and America: the innocent bystander, plus one very deceptive IKEA chair 73:29 - Catherine Liu's "trauma culture" theory: Hollywood's theater of empathy 77:14 - Grace vs. forgiveness: the arcs of Nora and Agnes 89:15 - A film about filmmaking, performance, and the consumption of trauma 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡： 海外用户：https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户：https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱：cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信：CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022

Der NZZ-Korrespondent Patrick Zoll ist in Taiwan stationiert - von dort aus bereist er die gesamte Region und berichtet vor allem über die Rivalität zwischen China und den USA. Dass unser Korrespondent von Taiwan aus arbeitet, hat einen guten Grund: Nirgendwo anders treffen die Grossmächte China und USA so direkt aufeinander. Die Insel könnte der grösste geopolitische Krisenherd unserer Zeit werden. Im Gespräch schildert Zoll eindrücklich, wie sich die Bedrohung durch China im Alltag Taiwans anfühlt, wo zivile Selbstverteidigung an Bedeutung gewinnt und wieso die Bevölkerung dennoch erstaunlich gelassen bleibt. Aus seiner Basis in Taipei bereist Patrick Zoll aber auch die gesamte Region, von Australien bis Hawaii. Besonders brenzlig wurde es für den Journalisten auf dem Südchinesischen Meer: Zehn Tage lang begleitete er die philippinische Fischereibehörde auf Patrouille, die immer wieder von chinesischen Kriegsschiffen eingeschüchtert wurde. Heutiger Gast: Patrick Zoll, Indopazifik-Korrespondent Host: Alice Grosjean Redaktion & Produktion: Alice Grosjean Mehr zum Thema: Patricks [NZZ-Reportage zur Reise mit der philippinischen Fischereibehörde](https://www.nzz.ch/international/jetzt-haben-sie-uns-gerammt-unterwegs-im-suedchinesischen-meer-wo-china-seine-machtansprueche-rabiat-durchsetzt-ld.1907271), inklusive Video vom Zwischenfall mit der chinesischen Küstenwache. Hier geht's zum [Artikel über die Mäuseplage](https://www.nzz.ch/international/wir-haben-maeuse-auf-unseren-feldern-in-den-haeusern-in-der-klinik-der-schule-sogar-in-unseren-betten-ld.10007880) in Australien. Und hier eine [Übersicht zu allen Artikeln von Patrick](https://www.nzz.ch/impressum/patrick-zoll-ld.153793) bei der NZZ. Zum Folgen: [Patricks Profil auf LinkedIn](https://tw.linkedin.com/in/patrickzoll) [Exklusiv für dich als Podcast-Fan: 7 Tage NZZ-Digitalabo geschenkt. Unverbindlich testen. ](https://probeabo.nzz.ch/podcast?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=0726_NZZCH_Podcast)

In this episode, host Ken Fong sits down with New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and Silicon Valley tech leader Abigail Hing Wen. Famous for her hit Loveboat, Taipei trilogy (and the feature film adaptation Love in Taipei), Abigail expands her storytelling universe into artificial intelligence and virtual reality with her novel The Vale and its short film prequel The Vale — Origins. Amazon: Purchase The Vale Barnes & Noble: Purchase The Vale   And here is the Ambassador Book Club Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pHmm56EPG-re4EoWa42sRHtQDvT8zvmHnl2v29izxVk/edit?usp=drivesdk

Long before becoming a three-time mayor of Kaohsiung, Chen Chu (陳菊) spent decades in Taiwan's democracy movement. Born into a farming family in Yilan in 1950, Chen Chu moved to Taipei to attend university, and was soon drawn into the dangerous world of the dangwai opposition struggle against one-party KMT rule. After the Kaohsiung Incident of December 1979, Chen was sentenced to twelve years, and would spend more than six years behind bars – much of that time isolated with fellow prisoner and future vice president Annette Lu.Cover image shows Chen Chu marching in one of the first martial law-era political protests: The Jan. 1979 Ciaotao Incident.

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. PLA helicopter crosses Taiwan Strait median line The Ministry of National Defense says a Chinese military helicopter was detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait median line on Monday. Officials say the helicopter and a drone were detected between 10:20AM and 7:40PM on Monday. Chieh Chung, a researcher at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, says he believes it is the first time a Chinese military helicopter has been detected crossing the median line. Chieh says that represents a new form of "gray-zone" operation. Defense officials have not said whether the detected helicopter was a shipborne aircraft (艦載機) or had been dispatched from a nearby Army aviation base along China's coast. Taiwan enters new COVID-19 epidemic phase: CDC Taiwan has officially entered a new COVID-19 epidemic phase after more than 47 hundred people sought treatment for the disease during July 12-18. The Centers for Disease Control says that figure marks a 66.5 percent increase from the previous week. Officials say Taiwan has sufficient supplies of antiviral medications and vaccines to respond to the outbreak. She said the NB.1.8.1 variant has remained the dominant strain in Taiwan for the past four weeks. The most common symptoms include sore throat, cough, nasal congestion (鼻塞) or a runny nose, fever, fatigue, headache and muscle aches. COVID-19 activity is also increasing in China, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, Tseng said. Taipei retains** 14th place in global student city rankings** Taipei ranked 14th in the U.K.-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2027 rankings. The rankings were based on indicators including university rankings, desirability, affordability, student mix and employer activity. QS noted that Taiwan's ranked cities performed particularly well for affordability (可負擔性), with all placing among the world's top 30. But Taiwan's cities lagged in employer activity, which measures how strongly employers associate a city with producing high-quality graduates. Globally, Seoul topped the 2027 rankings, followed by Tokyo, London and Melbourne. Munich and Sydney tied for fifth, ahead of Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich. US STRIKES IRAN FOR TENTH CONSECUTIVE DAY A 10th straight day of attacks between the United States and Iran across the Middle East has overshadowed (使蒙上陰影) diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that collapsed earlier this month. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far. It is now unclear what new arrangement might be reached to end the war… which has turned into a battle for control over the Strait of Hormuz… Ed Donahue reports on the mood from the White House. France social media ban French lawmakers have approved a bill banning children under 15 from using social media. The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban (全面禁令) on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids. Both chambers of the Parliament voted Tuesday in favor of the measure, a flagship initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron's second term. The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 旅遊優惠別錯過！ 可樂旅遊17瘋搶日，每月限定3天搶限量優惠！ 1號訂房折10% 7號票券折7% 17號機票折1.7% 熱愛自由行的你，肯定要每個月鎖定！ https://sofm.pse.is/9erfwm -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

You voted for it, so now you have to live with it! This week on the You Run Podcast, Scott and Marc are diving headfirst into Rob Jabbaz's ultra-violent, face-melting 2021 Taiwanese horror sensation, The Sadness.We follow a young couple trying to reunite across the city of Taipei amidst a sudden outbreak of the "Alvin Virus." But forget standard, brain-dead zombies—this virus mutates the brain's empathy centres, turning everyday citizens into sadistic, bloodthirsty sadomasochists who act on their absolute worst, most depraved impulses with a big, terrifying smile.Is this a masterful, adrenaline-fueled masterpiece of modern body horror, or did the relentless, mean-spirited depravity finally push the boys past their breaking point?Plus, we play a special survival game: Can Marc actually survive a zombie apocalypse in The Sadness universe? Knowing these zombies aren't just hungry, but deeply, aggressively sadistic... things are going to get ugly.We'll also dive into a fresh batch of listener voicemails, drop some production facts, and check out 3 Word ReviewWARNING: This episode contains discussion of a highly extreme horror film featuring themes of sexual violence and extreme gore, alongside our usual strong language and unfiltered insults. If you aren't ready for the absolute madness, you might want to run!Join the You Run Community:Support us on Patreon: Get exclusive bonus content, early access, and control the show by voting on the movies we review next! Head over to patreon.com/yourunpodcast.Follow us on Instagram: See our 3-word reviews, episode memes, and behind-the-scenes chaos @yourunpodcast.Get Involved: Drop us an email or leave us a voicemail to get featured on the next episode!

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 117-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 42,566 on turnover of 3.9-billion N-T. The market extended is losses on Monday from a session earlier amid fears over further volatility after a recent strong showing. Analysts say investors continued to cut their holdings in semiconductor stocks, reversing an initial upturn after the tech-heavy Seoul market continued to move lower … …. but Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing appeared resilient on bargain hunting to lend some support to the broader market. Former-TSMC manager indicted over alleged bid to leak secrets to China The Intellectual Property Prosecutors' Office has indicted a former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing executive for allegedly attempting to leak the chipmaker's core technologies to China. According to prosecutors, the former deputy manager has been charged with violating (違反) the National Security Act and the Trade Secrets Act. Prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence - arguing that the former T-S-M-C employees actions threatened Taiwan's technological advantage. The executive made unauthorized copies of classified and general trade-secret documents belonging to T-S-M-C and took them home with the intention of using them in China. Prosecutors say T-S-M-C detected the irregularities through an internal investigation and recovered all of the copied documents before any technology was transferred. New elevated walkway opens at Minquan Bridge in Taipei An elevated pedestrian walkway connected to (連接到) the Minquan Bridge in Taipei has opened. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said it's part of a broader renovation project designed to bolster the bridge's resistance to earthquakes and floods while also improving the area's recreational facilities and pedestrian-friendly urban environment. Construction of the walkway began in August of last year and was completed on May 28. The walkway features a lightweight steel structure and circular viewing platforms overlooking the Keelung River. Houthis Announce Maritime Embargo Against Saudi Arabia Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo (禁運) against Saudi Arabia. Monday's decision comes in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport. The embargo affects the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial waterway for global trade and gateway to the Red Sea as Saudi Arabia seeks an alternative to the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz. The blockade raises fears of renewed conflict in the region. Saudi Arabia has not responded. This comes as the British military said a tanker came under attack early Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, the latest assault to target shipping in the strategic waterway. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the ship reported over the radio it had been hit by an unknown projectile. Two other ships were attacked in the strait over the last day, with Iran' paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claiming those assaults. Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El** Mayo' Zambada denounces violence as he's **sentenced to life in prison A former drug kingpin is sentenced to life in prison. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 【可樂旅遊17瘋搶日】 每月限定3天搶限量優惠！ 1號訂房，享9折優惠，最高折千元 7號票券，享7%優惠，最高折300元 17號機票，享1.7%折扣，最高折千元 https://sofm.pse.is/9erfvs -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

You voted for it, so now you have to live with it! This week on the You Run Podcast, Scott and Marc are diving headfirst into Rob Jabbaz's ultra-violent, face-melting 2021 Taiwanese horror sensation, The Sadness.We follow a young couple trying to reunite across the city of Taipei amidst a sudden outbreak of the "Alvin Virus." But forget standard, brain-dead zombies—this virus mutates the brain's empathy centres, turning everyday citizens into sadistic, bloodthirsty sadomasochists who act on their absolute worst, most depraved impulses with a big, terrifying smile.Is this a masterful, adrenaline-fueled masterpiece of modern body horror, or did the relentless, mean-spirited depravity finally push the boys past their breaking point?Plus, we play a special survival game: Can Marc actually survive a zombie apocalypse in The Sadness universe? Knowing these zombies aren't just hungry, but deeply, aggressively sadistic... things are going to get ugly.We'll also dive into a fresh batch of listener voicemails, drop some production facts, and check out 3 Word ReviewWARNING: This episode contains discussion of a highly extreme horror film featuring themes of sexual violence and extreme gore, alongside our usual strong language and unfiltered insults. If you aren't ready for the absolute madness, you might want to run!Join the You Run Community:Support us on Patreon: Get exclusive bonus content, early access, and control the show by voting on the movies we review next! Head over to patreon.com/yourunpodcast.Follow us on Instagram: See our 3-word reviews, episode memes, and behind-the-scenes chaos @yourunpodcast.Get Involved: Drop us an email or leave us a voicemail to get featured on the next episode!

In this episode, fan favorite Christy Teglow of Teglow Goes returns to the podcast to talk about one of Asia's most underrated destinations. Christy unpacks her three-week solo trip across Taiwan, starting in Taipei and working south, with side quests for mountains, cafes, and the kind of street food you'll still be thinking about months later. We get practical about planning a Taiwan trip: Christy walks us through the EasyCard system, high-speed trains, and what it costs to get from city to city without the stress. We get into the on-the-ground details that make planning easier: the best time to visit Taiwan, what the weather really feels like with humidity, and the surprisingly delightful umbrella culture that keeps rainy days from slowing you down.  Then we go straight to the fun part: Taiwan night markets, bubble tea (yes, it started here), convenience store meals that are surprisingly delicious, and the cafe culture that makes city exploring feel so relaxed.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a rating or review.Map of TaiwanYou can find Christy here:Website:https://teglogoes.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/teglo_goes/Christy's Book - Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trailhttps://teglogoes.com/weathered/Support the showPlease download, like, subscribe, share a review, and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/HostsCarol Springer: https://www.instagram.com/carol.work.lifeKristen: https://www.instagram.com/team_wake/ If you can, please support the show or you can buy us a coffee. 

Watch This Episode On YouTubeEvery Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: LEFT-HANDED GIRL (2025)Director: Shih-Ching TsouWriters: Shih-Ching Tsou; Sean BakerStars: Janel Tsai; Shih-Yuan Ma; Nina YeSYNOPSISAfter a single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei to start anew, their fragile family dynamic is tested by debt and a dying patriarch. But when the traditional grandfather strictly forbids the youngest, left-handed granddaughter from using her 'devil hand,' generations of deep-seated family secrets begin to unravel.Subscribe to our YouTube channelFollow us on LetterboxdFollow us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TikTokFollow us on LinkedIn

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 113-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 44,851 on turnover of $9.9-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan came under pressure Tuesday, falling below 44,000 points at one point, before rebounding in the last 90 minutes of the session to cap the losses. But while most non-tech stocks were also in the doldrums, the petrochemical sector outperformed the market on a spike in international crude oil prices amid renewed unease in the Middle East, which could boost product prices. Heat and Afternoon Thunderstorms Over Next Few Days Forecasters are warning of intense heat and severe afternoon thunderstorms across Taiwan over the next several days. The Central Weather Administration today issued high-temperature alerts for eight counties and cities. Officials say Changhua, Yunlin, Tainan, and Hualien are under an orange alert… meaning temperatures could repeatedly exceed (超過) 36 degrees Celsius. Taipei, New Taipei, Chiayi, and Taitung are under a yellow alert. Taitung also faces a high risk of hot, dry foehn winds. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong says tropical disturbances in the South China Sea and near the Philippines are bringing large amounts of moisture toward Taiwan, creating highly unstable conditions. Wu warns that severe convective thunderstorms will develop in mountainous areas every afternoon through July 21st, and te storms will likely trigger lightning, strong winds, and flash flooding in low-lying areas. (NS) China Senior CCP Member Expelled Chinese state media says a senior official has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party. Ma Xingrui is one of three members of the current Politburo purged in leader Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, alongside two military generals. Analysts see the campaign as a tool to enforce loyalty to Xi and root out (根除) corruption. Party authorities concluded that Ma committed violations including accepting gifts and using his position to help others. The 66-year-old Ma was previously the Communist Party chief of Xinjiang and governor of Guangdong province. Gold trader gets time served in Iran sanctions case that strained US-Turkey relations A Turkish businessman charged in a conspiracy to help Iran evade (逃避) sanctions gets no additional prison time after helping U.S. investigators. The AP's Jennifer King reports. Spain Gibraltar Border Fence** Dismantled** The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled, easing travel for thousands who cross daily. This change, which goes into effect today, follows years of post-Brexit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom over Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory that is also claimed by Spain. On Tuesday, the U.K. and the E.U. signed an agreement securing Gibraltar's economic future. The deal de facto brings Gibraltar into the EU's Schengen free travel area. Gibraltar officials say live facial recognition (臉部辨識) cameras are now set up at entry points. When Britain left the EU in 2020, the relationship between Gibraltar and the bloc had been left unresolved. In 2025, the EU and U.K. announced an agreement on those issues, with the two sides and Gibraltar's government signing a treaty Tuesday that eases border crossings. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 今秋跟著楓紅展開最動人的旅程~ 日本紅葉祭限定！漫遊河口湖紅葉迴廊，或登上東北藏王紅葉纜車飽覽山林秋色 韓國賞紅葉x銀杏，韓服漫遊景福宮感受秋日浪漫 美加東必追楓葉大道，走訪尼加拉瀑布沉醉最美楓景 限量團位，快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9bu2gx -- 【暑假首選】雄獅文具想像力製造所天天不休息！白色牆面隨你畫、泡泡雨空中飄，巨型 60 色色彩牆隨手拍都是網美大片！ 八月更有全新「彩耀日」戶外顏料射擊，暑假就是要玩好玩滿。 快來發揮想像力打包快樂！

We picture China as a place where no one dares speak out, but the reality is quite different. In 2025, despite one of the most sophisticated censorship machines on earth, workers protested over unpaid wages, homebuyers demanded stalled apartments, and rural communities pushed back against land dispossession. In this episode, hosts Ray Powell and Jim Carouso sit down with Kevin Slaten, who leads Freedom House's China Dissent Monitor, the only public database tracking protests across China, from its office in Taipei. Slaten's team recorded about 40 to 50 percent more dissent in 2025 than the year before, including the largest pre-Lunar New Year labor protest peak the project has ever recorded. The twist: US budget cuts had recently knocked the project offline for four months, and it still came back with a skeleton crew to record its highest numbers yet. Fewest resources ever, most dissent ever recorded.Slaten explains what more than 15,000 cases reveal about the real China beneath the propaganda--an economy under strain, a “social contract” that may never have been one, and why even “local” protests matter politically in an authoritarian system. He also unpacks who protests and why, where Beijing's red lines fall, and how protest pressure can actually produce real concessions, from policy reversals to quiet legal changes.Key topics:Why dissent is rising even as China tightens censorshipWho is protesting: workers, homebuyers, rural residents, and moreHow Beijing decides what to tolerate, censor, or crushThe 2022 White Paper protests: anomaly or symptom?A school bullying case that spiraled into crowds chanting “we want democracy”If you want to understand where China is really heading, pay attention to the people already demanding change.Subscribe for your weekly Indo-Pacific briefing.Follow Kevin Slaten on X, @KevinSlaten, or on LinkedIn Follow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn or FacebookFollow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLightFollow Jim Carouso on LinkedInSponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Amit Bansal, Senior Vice President of Procurement at Dell Technologies, to explore the evolution of strategic sourcing, the transformative impact of AI on procurement, and what it takes to build resilient supply chains in a global landscape. Amit shares insights from his 20+ year career at Dell, spanning roles across Texas, Singapore, and Taiwan, and discusses how adaptability, cross-cultural collaboration, and continuous learning have shaped his leadership philosophy. He also discusses Dell's approach to developing the next generation of supply chain talent and offers advice for students entering the industry. Listeners will gain practical perspectives on navigating complexity, leveraging technology, and creating value through strategic partnerships. Takeaways: The evolution of strategic sourcing and procurement at Dell Technologies How AI is transforming procurement operations and decision-making The importance of adaptability and cross-cultural collaboration in global supply chains Dell's approach to mentoring and developing future supply chain leaders Career advice for students and professionals entering the supply chain field Stay connected with CSCR on LinkedIn (Center for Supply Chain Research) and Instagram (@pennstatesupplychain), and be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you are tuning into Unpacked: Insights hosted by the Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research™. Thank you for joining us!  Visit our website: https://www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr  Guest Bio: Amit Bansal is Senior Vice President of Technology Silicon and Server Infrastructure Procurement at Dell Technologies. He leads the strategic procurement of technology silicon, including CPUs, GPUs/AI modules, and networking chips, supporting all lines of business. Additionally, Amit oversees server infrastructure procurement, driving ODM sourcing strategy and relationship management. His leadership extends to global manufacturing initiatives, including supply chain localization efforts in India under the government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Since joining Dell in 2001, Amit has held various global leadership roles in procurement, operations engineering, supplier quality, and manufacturing. His career has taken him to Austin, Singapore, and Taipei, where he has consistently delivered results through cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration. Amit holds a Master of Manufacturing Management from Penn State and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University, India. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures with his wife, and their two sons.

どくとるハギハラ台湾記。データ解析・管理へのLLM活用、台湾出張、メリトクラシーとは? (2026/06/26 収録)Show Notes (番組HP):補足: ショート（空売り）は国によって制限があり、米国は比較的やりやすいと友人が言っていた（藤Code OceanDockerObsidianPhy: スパイクソーティングした'細胞'を手動でキュレーションするソフトウェアKilosort: 近年スタンダードであるスパイクソーティングソフトフェアPeter PetersenCell ExplorerNeurocope2SpikeFinderはCa imagingのdeconvolution (spike estimation)用のパッケージでした (萩BuzcodeFortranIDLIgor PynappleAdrien Peyracheのところでポスドクしてた人NWBTidy dataframeXarraySuit2pBrainSTEMLinラボのnwbパッケージはU19ではなくKavliのグラントらしいLLMにデータログをとらせてみたBenchlingRAGMCPBowei Research ConferenceTony ZadorTim BehrensMichael HäusserIlla FieteLi-Huei Tsai40HzのブザキラボのNat Neuro論文Taro ToyoizumiさんAdrienne FairhallClaudia ClopathXiao-Jing WangBlaise Aguera y Arcas日月湖RachelAcademia Sinica那須さんのポッドキャスト「 分子デザインはじめました 」ゲスト出演回:(すんません全然タンパク構造じゃなかった 萩)Rob Campbell陽明交通大学 (トランスポーテーションの研究してるのか？という疑問がわくと思いますが、要は歴史的に”工科大”らしい)Tsai-Wen ChenおばけGCamp 論文 (現在引用数8000回弱)Shih-Chieh(CJ) LinMiguel Nicolelis福岡の山東料理屋GIANTThe Meritocracy Trap 著者: Daniel MarkovicMichael Sandelの本David Sussilloの半生が読める(本、Growing up in Scienceゲスト回のページ）。Transmitterのポッドキャスト がよかったです(萩ペースギャラリーブサキラボPhDアコレード（騎士の資格を授与する儀式）の様子: ローブは自身がPhDを取ったときのもの、剣を使った儀式は、ゲーム・オブ・スローンズが好きだった学生の希望で5年前ほど前に始まったらしい（藤ヨビノリのAIの歴史についての動画7月の勉強会: NYC周辺の方はぜひ~(藤Editorial Notes:とか言ってたらランダム抽出でSPReAD落ちてました。機会のfairnessに貢献してるということで怒りを納めることにします(萩) お金を持て余した神々の遊びに一度触れてしまうと足るを知れなくなりそうで恐ろしい…笑(脇) 都会のキラキラに嫉妬し歪んでしまった価値観を露呈してしまいました(藤)

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 116-points this morning from Friday's close, at 46,897 on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T. The market ended marginally higher last Friday, after key AI related stocks ended mixed on Wall Street overnight. Tainted oil recall's 20% threshold based on 2017 guidelines Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says the decision to order a precautionary (預防性的) recall of processed foods containing at least 20-per cent carcinogen-tainted cooking oil is based on food safety guidelines established in 2017. The statement comes after the Food and Drug Administration expanded its recall order over soybean salad oil produced by Taichung-based Central Union Oil. The oil was found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogen late last week. The expanded recall covers unprocessed oil sold in its original form, such as soybean salad oil and blended oils; and processed foods containing 20-per cent or more of the affected oil. The contaminated batch totals about 1,300 metric tons and was supplied to three companies before entering the downstream food supply chain. CWA warns of extended heat in 2027 as Taiwan develops tiered response plan The Central Weather Administration says Taiwan is likely to experience a warmer-than-normal winter this year due to strong El Nino effects. According to the administration, the extreme heat likely to extend into the spring and summer of next year. Data shows Taiwan experienced its most severe (劇烈) heat between 2020 and 2021, driven by the combination of an unusually strong subtropical high-pressure system, La Nina conditions and regional sea surface temperature changes. Taipei recorded 100 days with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in 2020, the highest annual total since records began. EU Wildfires Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Spain and Greece. Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal, where a massive blaze has been burning for more than three days. In central Portugal, over 1,200 firefighters are fighting a fire that has burned 12-thousand hectares since Thursday. Meanwhile, in Greece, authorities have warned residents in parts of the country's second largest city of Thessaloniki about toxic smoke from a wildfire that engulfed a recycling plant. A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze. Greece frequently (頻繁地) suffers devastating wildfires during its hot, dry summers. Trump's administration won'**t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial **Reflecting Pool The Trump administration says it will not seek new bids (投標) to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. Canada to Choose Sub Contractor Canada is expected today to choose between German and South Korean bids to build a multibillion-dollar fleet (艦隊) of 12 submarines. Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean are competing for the contract to build 12 conventionally (傳統地) powered submarines worth tens of billions of dollars. The widely expected announcement will come just before Carney heads to the NATO summit in Turkey as NATO allies boost defense spending. Carney's government has pledged to meet NATO's higher defense spending targets, committing to spend 5% of Canada's gross domestic product on defense by 2035 after reaching the alliance's previous 2% benchmark this year. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 今年秋季帶你走進世界最美「楓」景~ 美加東五大賞楓勝地，遊船穿梭尼加拉瀑布。 可樂旅遊 台中出發星宇直飛， 日本關西、四國，紅葉秘境x溫泉饗； 韓國釜山，紅葉銀杏x國際煙火節。 今秋你想感受哪一種「楓」情？ 限量團位，快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9avgzy -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 2 juillet 2026.Avec cette semaine :Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat.Antoine Foucher, président de la société de conseil Quintet, spécialiste des questions sociales.Marc-Olivier Padis, directeur des études de la fondation Terra Nova.Michaela Wiegel, correspondante à Paris de la Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.LA ZEITENWENDEEn février 2022, après l'attaque russe en Ukraine, le chancelier social- démocrate de l'époque, Olaf Scholz, déclarait devant le Bundestag que « février 2022 marquait un changement d'époque (Zeitenwende) dans l'histoire de notre continent ». Quelques mois plus tard, les députés adoptaient la création d'un fonds spécial de 100 milliards d'euros pour moderniser la Bundeswehr. Cette dynamique s'est poursuivie et même accentuée avec l'arrivée au pouvoir du chrétien démocrate Friedrich Merz. En mars 2025, il a fait voter par le Bundestag l'exemption des dépenses sécuritaires du sacro-saint frein à la dette, puis, en décembre, une loi sur la modernisation du service militaire. Trente-cinq ans après la réunification, le réarmement pourrait faire du pays une puissance d'équilibre dans un espace européen sous haute tension, affirme le géographe Boris Grésillon, dans une tribune au « Monde ».Si jusqu'à présent l'armée allemande s'en remettait aux recommandations de l'OTAN, le ministre de la Défense allemand, Boris Pistorius a présenté, le 22 avril dernier, un budget en hausse constante, qui s'élève à plus de 108 milliards en 2026, et, pour la Bundeswehr qui compte actuellement 185.000 soldats d'active, un plan en trois étapes, D'abord, un renforcement des effectifs « rapide et de grande envergure » jusqu'en 2029, notamment grâce à un nouveau service militaire « attractif et porteur de sens ». Puis une deuxième phase jusqu'en 2035, marquée par une augmentation « significative » des capacités dans tous les domaines (terrestre, aérien, maritime, cyber, espace), à l'issue de laquelle, assurent les autorités, « l'objectif de 460.000 soldats prêts au combat sera atteint, avec 260.000 militaires d'active et 200.000 réservistes ». Enfin, à l'horizon 2039 et au-delà, une projection vers une « Bundeswehr du futur », dans laquelle seront intégrées les « innovations militaires de demain ». Cette « conception générale de la défense militaire » traduit en actes la prise de conscience du changement d'époque née de l'attaque de l'Ukraine et concrétise la renonciation au pacifisme consubstantiel, depuis 1949, à la démocratie allemande. La Russie y est qualifiée de menace la plus importante et la plus immédiate pour la sécurité allemande, européenne et transatlantique ; elle prend acte du pivot américain vers l'Indopacifique et de la nécessaire montée en puissance des Européens au sein de l'Alliance atlantique ; elle tire les enseignements des transformations de la guerre constatées en Ukraine, au Proche et au Moyen-Orient.Zeitenwende, donc, d'abord militaire, puis budgétaire et maintenant social avec le soutien du gouvernement allemand aux travaux d'une commission prônant une hausse progressive de l'âge légal de départ en retraite au-delà des 67 ans, indexée sur l'espérance de vie, dans un pays confronté au vieillissement démographique.POURQUOI LA GUERRE NE PAIE PLUS ?La signature par le président américain le 17 juin au château de Versailles du protocole d'accord avec l'Iran soulage le commerce mondial, mais met à mal la puissance américaine. Pour la deuxième fois Donald Trump, de guerre lasse, décide d'arrêter les frais face à un adversaire déterminé. La première, c'était en février 2020, lorsque l'accord de Doha avec les Talibans acta le retrait des États-Unis d'Afghanistan. Un accord finalement mis en œuvre à l'été 2021 par l'administration Biden, dans un contexte de débâcle mémorable. Si on voit mal ce que l'Amérique gagne, en revanche les bénéfices de l'accord de Versailles pour Téhéran sont clairs : levée temporaire des sanctions sur l'exportation du pétrole, puis dégel de certains avoirs iraniens à hauteur de dizaines de milliards de dollars. À terme la perspective d'un « fonds de reconstruction et de développement »doté de 300 milliards, de l'argent dont on ne sait pas trop d'où il viendrait. À l'heure du mondial de football, le géopolitologue Dominique Moïsi résume l'épisode guerrier de près de 110 jours auquel les présidents américain et iranien ont mis fin (provisoirement ou non) en signant le mémorandum qui suspend les hostilités pour au moins soixante jours : « Téhéran 1, Washington 0 ».Dans un conflit asymétrique, le fort perd en ne gagnant pas tandis que le faible gagne en ne perdant pas. La République d'Iran sort donc vainqueur, les États-Unis et Israël perdants. De même, la Russie de Vladimir Poutine se trouve dans une impasse stratégique et éprouve les limites de la force militaire quand elle est mal employée. En Ukraine, les forces russes ont perdu du terrain en mai, pour le deuxième mois de suite, d'après les analyses de l'Institute for the Study of War, un groupe de réflexion américain. Même les zélateurs du régime reconnaissent qu'il est peu probable que Moscou parvienne à percer les lignes. Vladimir Poutine a dû admettre, le 28 juin, de réels problèmes, comme la pénurie de carburant. On estime que deux tiers des Russes sont désormais favorables à des négociations de paix.La guerre d'Iran et celle d'Ukraine témoignent des défis rencontrés par l'assaillant en ce XXIe siècle, à l'heure des drones et du combat asymétrique ultraconnecté. Malgré une supériorité aérienne et une puissance de feu sans rivale, États-Unis et Russie peinent à faire capituler l'adversaire. Ces enseignements sont scrutés à Taipei comme à Pékin. La Chine pourrait en déduire que décidément, l'aventurisme militaire ne paie pas face à un adversaire déterminé qui joue à domicile... Cela pourrait l'encourager à poursuivre sa patiente stratégie de « strangulation » de l'île démocratique plutôt que de lancer une invasion militaire risquée.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tai-ex Opening Financial markets opened with the New Taiwan dollar at 31.92 against the U.S. dollar in the foreign exchange market today.  The NT was down 0.01 from the previous close. The currency traded in a range of NT$31.92 to NT$31.93 per U.S. dollar in early trading. Taipei shares also opened lower… The Taiex was down 199.02 points, and the index started the day at 46,545.14 points.  Turnover at the opening totaled NT$10.134 billion. 1,300 tonnes of tainted cooking oil products recalled The Food and Drug Administration has recalled around 1,300 tonnes of cooking oil products (大豆沙拉油) after they were found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogenic compound. The F-D-A says the affected soy-based cooking oil was produced by Taichung-based Central Union Oil and supplied to three major local food oil companies. The affected oil was sold to the three companies between April 8 and April 10. The F-D-A says the three companies immediately recalled the products after being notified by Central Union of the anomaly. Central Union has been ordered to suspend (停產) production while authorities review its manufacturing processes (生產流程) to determine the cause of the problem. CWA monitoring Typhoon Bavi Typhoon Bavi is now a moderate typhoon (輕度颱風). It is expected to continue intensifying into a strong typhoon by tonight.. and its likely to impact Taiwan later next week. Independent meterologist Wu De Rong describes Bavi as a large and powerful typhoon typical of an El Niño (聖嬰年) year. Wu said Bavi is expected to move west-northwestward reaching waters southeast of Japan's Ryukyu Islands (琉球群島) by the middle of next week. Iran imposes new tanker routes In interntaional news,   Iran's joint military command is warning that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”  Ship passage through the vital waterway is continuing to rebound (持續回升), even after Iran attacked two commercial vessels last week. Karen Chammas reports. Vatican excommunicates traditionalists The Vatican has responded aggressively to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent (同意). The Vatican declared that the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church and it excommunicated (絕罰) its bishops.  It also warning its faithful they also could face the harsh sanctions.  The Vatican went above and beyond the minimal sanctions foreseen by the church's canon law to respond to the consecrations Wednesday of four new bishops at the society's seminary in Switzerland. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 108 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,234 on turnover of 19.1 billion N-T. The market went solidly higher on Tuesday. It also saw its third-biggest point rise during a trading day. Investors were again interested in big electronics and semiconductor shares. That helped push the main board higher. MOFA stepping up official document security amid negligence accusation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is taking steps to make its official (官方的) document system safer. The statement comes after a Control Yuan report accused the ministry of poor handling of several possible document leaks (洩漏) in 2024 and 2025. Foreign ministry spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei says the ministry has been checking its electronic document rules. He says it is also working to make the system safer after finding possible leaks of official papers. The Control Yuan report questioned some of the ministry's earlier responses to the leaked documents. Taipei Metro to accept credit cards and mobile pay starting today And, Passengers (乘客) on the Taipei Metro can use credit cards or digital wallets linked to those cards starting today. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced the new payment (付款) service. He said the move is meant to help Taipei follow international trends. The metro operator says it will accept major international and Taiwan credit cards. It will also accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. The change follows the launch (推出) of Q-R code payments in January. That system lets passengers use major electronic payment services to take buses and M-R-T trains in Taipei and New Taipei. Iran refuses direct talks with US in Doha Iran says it will not hold direct talks (直接談判) with the United States in Doha yet. Iran says the current ceasefire agreement must first be fully carried out. Qatar's Foreign Ministry also says Iranian officials and U-S envoy Steve Witkoff will not meet face-to-face on Tuesday. Washington had hoped to use the 60-day talks to pressure Tehran on its nuclear program (核子計畫). But Iran says the main goal is to make sure the U-S-Iran ceasefire continues. Tehran is also calling for a three-country committee to help protect Lebanon's sovereignty as part of the wider peace deal. Nick Harper in Washington says Iran's refusal to talk directly with the American team is making it harder for Washington to deal with the nuclear issue during the 60-day period. Thousands protest immigration in South Africa Thousands of protesters (抗議者) have gathered in South Africa to protest illegal immigration. It is the country's largest protest about migration since 2008. Activists blame migrants (移民) for joblessness and crime. They gave the government until June 30 to remove all migrants staying in the country illegally. But the government rejected the deadline. It says only officials can carry out immigration laws. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for peaceful protests. Police have sent hundreds of officers to cities such as Johannesburg and Durban to stop violence. Past protests have led to attacks on migrants and damage to property. Thousands of migrants are now leaving South Africa because they fear for their safety (安全). That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

It's Tuesday, June 30th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed China to add 435 ships to Navy by 2030 China's control of the high seas is on the rise.  Global Times reports that China's shipbuilding industry produced 16 million tons of ships last year — an increase of 46% year over year.  China is handling 57% of the global shipbuilding annually. By contrast, the United States retains around 0.04% of the global shipbuilding capacity at present.  Currently, China is producing the equivalent dead weight in ships of 160 aircraft carriers per year. China's military plan is to add 435 ships to their naval capacity by 2030 in addition to their current fleet of 395 ships. United States Naval Institute News has reported that America has 291 battle force ships in operation -- exactly the number it had in 2004.  The Pentagon has revealed that China has targeted a fleet of nine aircraft carriers in nine years from now to compete with the 11 carrier fleet of the United States. China's GDP is 7.3% vs, America's GDP of 2.2% In God's providence, China has improved its Gross Domestic Product by 7.3% per year over the last 20 years.  By contract, the United States has averaged a GDP improvement of just 2.2% per year over the same timeframe. This year, the International Monetary Fund is forecasting a 4.4% Gross Domestic Product bump for China and a 2.3% bump for the United States. China builds 3 million drones and increases nuclear warheads by 77% China's drone production is approaching three million per year now. By contrast, the U.S. military is producing 120,000 drones per year, with a plan to increase to about 1 million per year in the next year or two. China's nuclear warhead buildup continues as well -- now at 620 warheads which is up from 350 in 2020. That's a 77% increase which would put the nation with 1,100 nuclear warheads in five years. The United States and Russia have each deployed 1,770 nuclear warheads. Job 12:9 and 23 asks the question: “Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?  ... He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them.” White House affirms parents, opposes Johnson Amendment The White House Religious Liberty Commission issued its final report over the weekend. The report noted that “parents bear primary responsibility for the formation of their children. … This principle is deeply rooted in American law, tradition, and constitutional understanding. However, witnesses testified that government actors have frequently infringed upon the fundamental rights of parents to raise their children in accordance with their beliefs. Parental rights deserve greater clarity and stronger protection.” The report also recommended “federal legislation repealing the Johnson Amendment.” The commission called this ”an unconstitutional restriction on the religious speech of houses of worship and faith-based non-profits.”  The commission was particularly concerned about “physicians, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, patients, and religious healthcare providers regarding conscience conflicts involving abortion, sterilization, assisted suicide, gender-related interventions, vaccine mandates.” Trump: Democrat Party is embracing Communism Last Friday, President Donald Trump spoke on religious liberty to the Faith and Freedom Coalition. He warned that the Democrat Party is turning towards communism. Listen TRUMP:  “I looked at some of the people that got elected the other night in New York. These are people that want to destroy our country. They hate our country. They hate our people. They hate the Democrat Party. “The Democrat Party is in big trouble. This isn't stopping with New York. These are not social 'Dumocrats.' These are hardcore, godless communists. They don't believe in God. This is the most serious threat to our country since its existence, in my opinion.” Homosexual pride marches in San Fran, New York City, and Ukraine Pride comes before a fall. And the month of June featured more pride events around the world. Indeed, 56,000 people participated in San Francisco's homosexual pride march over the weekend, and news reports indicate more than a million showed up on Sunday for New York City's event. Plus, 5,000 people showed up at last week's homosexual pride march in Kiev, Ukraine. That's the largest turnout since the start of the war. Ukraine has been celebrating homosexuality with these events since 2013.   Meanwhile, since June 2012, Moscow banned all homosexual pride events for a hundred years. The largest homosexual pride event in Asia occurs in Taipei, Taiwan each year — attracting some 150,000 people.  And the Chinese government shut down Shanghai homosexual pride marches in 2020.  How sexual perversion is affirmed in corporate America Here In the United States, the pro-homosexual Human Rights Campaign lost 65% of its Fortune 500 company participants in its Corporate Equality Index for 2026. Companies like Target, Amazon, Walmart, and Verizon agreed to forego all external benchmarking. However, the companies continue to provide the same level of benefits to their homosexual employees. Specifically, 93% offer gender-identity non-discrimination policies. That's about the same as the last two years. Marriage in decline Marriage is on the decline in America. Today, only 46% of adults are married, down from 72% in 1960. Incredibly, 29% of older adults have never married. That's up from 7% in 1960.  This may be a first in human history. Hebrews 13:4 declares this: “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” Oregon withdraws $90,000 fine against counselor who didn't affirm perversion And finally, Frank Canepa, a Catholic counselor from Oregon, won a legal victory after being persecuted for his Judeo-Christian beliefs, reports the Daily Citizen. Canepa was fined almost $90,000 for not affirming sexual perversion. One of his clients, whom he had been helping professionally for two and a half years, brought up homosexual relationships 44 times and finally demanded that he personally bless her homosexual relationship which he refused to do. Sadly, the state of Oregon seeks to prohibit people of faith from sharing their convictions with those who are homosexual.  But Jonathan Scruggs of Alliance Defending Freedom stated, “The government can't target counselors for their views and force people to say things that go against their core convictions.”  Thankfully, Oregon was forced to withdraw the outrageous fine. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, June 30th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Alessandro De Luca e Davide Giulivi tornano con una nuova puntata di A tutto RGB per chiacchierare delle ultime notizie dal mondo dell'hardware per PC. Apriamo con le Steam Machine, il nuovo PC preassemblato prodotto da Valve, e discutiamo delle sue specifiche e, soprattutto, del suo prezzo (01:50). Poi passiamo a una veloce carrellata sul Computex 2026, la fiera di ambito consumer dedicata all'hardware per PC che si è tenuta a Taipei a inizio giugno (51:00). Chiudiamo con una rapidissima chiacchierata sul mondo dei server casalinghi su hardware “di fortuna” (01:13). Buon ascolto! Soundtraccia: Odd Theme - Fabio Bortolotti / Outcast Magazine - Davide Tosini / Notti fotoniche - Fabio Bortolotti Vuoi darci una mano? Abbonati su Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/outcastvideo Fai acquisti su Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pGObEq Fai acquisti su Fusion Retro Books: https://fusionretrobooks.com/?ref=pzxtr4vyfzsy Usa il codice outcastlive su Epic Games Store. Compra le nostre felpe e magliette: https://outcastlive.threadless.com/ Supportaci su Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/outcast?ty=h Supportaci con PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K9TL85M7PDN4Y

Taiwan is starting to gain more attention as a fascinating place to visit: it's a great blend of delicious food, interesting history and culture, beautiful landscapes and above all, welcoming people! In this Chats with Locals episode, I talk with three people who live in Taiwan and ask them what they like about living there, what Taiwanese people are really like, and their favourite traditions in Taiwan. Their stories are a mix of practical tips and intriguing insights and also remind me that Taiwan is a place I really want to return to - soon! The Chats with Locals series, sponsored by Slowly, a global penpal app, is something I've been wanting to do for ages: some of the best moments of our trips come from speaking with local people, learning about what's the same or different where they live compared to us, and getting the unexpected stories that you don't know about. A huge thank you to my three guests Janet, Jacky and Eddy for so openly and warmly sharing information about their home of Taiwan. Links: Thanks to sponsor, Slowly - download Slowly to start building genuine friendships today -available for free on the App Store and Google Play - https://notaballerina.com/slowly Eddy’s Cantina, his Mexican restaurant in Taipei - https://www.eddyscantina.com/ Eddy's YouTube and podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@Eddylive Jacky Tao - Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association - https://www.tmitrail.org.tw/en/about Bibbulmun Track Foundation - https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/ Is Taiwan a Country or Not? https://theconversation.com/is-taiwan-a-country-or-not-213638 Taiwan Reading List - https://amzn.to/3S4KEhC including "Taiwan Travelogue" Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/393 *Full disclosure: Amazon Services LLC Associates Program NotABallerina.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss President Trump's derailing of the budget process by refusing to sign a bipartisan housing affordability measure until lawmakers pass his SAVE Act that critics maintain is a voter suppression measure; prospects for Reconciliation 3.0 as lawmakers move to tie it to portions of the SAVE measure; House and Senate authorization and appropriations processes move ahead as the administration is expected to request $88 billion to cover Iran war costs; analysis of ongoing US-Iran negotiations — as well as direct contact between American military officials and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — as Tehran fired on a Singaporean tanker for using an unauthorized transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, shutting traffic as Iranian officials continue efforts to assert ownership of the key waterway; Secretary of State Marco Rubio's efforts at the Gulf Cooperation Council to sell the deal to nervous allies as Saudi Arabia opened direct talks with Iran; Israel's continuing operations fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon; NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to Washington to pave the way for a smooth alliance summit 7-8 July in Ankara as the administration considers deep cuts in US capabilities available to NATO and fires Gen. Chris Donahue, the top US Army commander in Europe; Ukraine turns the tables on Russia and Crimea; China sails its newest aircraft carrier — the Fujian — through the Taiwan Strait and pressures US states and private American firms to cut ties with Taipei; US efforts to modernize alliances across Asia whether through new operational concepts or economic ties; South Korea's investment in the United States and whether US lawmakers will allow the US Navy to buy foreign-made ships; Japan's $2.3 trillion industrial plan; Kim Jong Un commission's North Korea's largest ever new destroyer on the 76th anniversary of north's invasion of the south; and reflections as America celebrates its 250th birthday.

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 26 Giugno 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Mercati, Macroeconomia e Politica MonetariaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore – Milano Finanza – La Stampa – Repubblica – Corriere della Sera• Inflazione: il rischio non è ancora alle spalleL'argomento dominante della giornata resta il ritorno delle pressioni inflazionistiche.KPI* Inflazione USA: oltre il 4%* BCE: prezzi elevati attesi per tutto il 2026* crescita europea definita ancora vulnerabile.La persistenza dell'inflazione alimenta il timore che la fase di riduzione dei tassi possa essere molto più lenta del previsto. Le banche centrali potrebbero quindi mantenere politiche monetarie restrittive più a lungo.Indicazione positivaL'economia continua comunque a crescere e non emergono segnali di recessione imminente; il tema riguarda soprattutto la velocità del ritorno verso l'obiettivo del 2%.• BCE riduce alcune misure straordinarie per il sistema bancarioMilano FinanzaLa BCE continua la normalizzazione degli strumenti introdotti durante gli anni della crisi.KPI* progressiva riduzione delle misure straordinarie di sostegno alle banche;* prosecuzione del percorso di normalizzazione della politica monetaria.Per il settore bancario significa maggiore ritorno a condizioni di mercato.Banche, Credito e RisparmioTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore – Milano Finanza – Il Fatto Quotidiano• Golden Power sul dossier Intesa-MPSIl Sole 24 Ore approfondisce il tema del risiko bancario.L'analisi evidenzia che il Golden Power non appare lo strumento giuridicamente utilizzabile nell'operazione tra Intesa e MPS, lasciando quindi prevalere la disciplina ordinaria del mercato.L'attenzione degli investitori rimane elevata sul consolidamento del settore bancario italiano.• Le banche non possono diventare il “bancomat” dello StatoMilano FinanzaViene ribadita la necessità di preservare la solidità patrimoniale degli istituti evitando utilizzi impropri del sistema bancario come fonte di finanziamento pubblico.• Crescono gli ATM indipendentiMilano FinanzaKPI* depositati 5,6 miliardi di euro negli ATM non bancari.Il dato conferma l'espansione dei nuovi operatori nei servizi di pagamento e nella gestione del contante.Imprese, Industria e InfrastruttureTestate: Corriere della Sera – Il Sole 24 Ore – Milano Finanza• Ferrovie dello Stato: cambio al verticeDiverse testate analizzano l'uscita dell'Amministratore Delegato Donnarumma e l'avvio di una nuova fase industriale.L'attenzione del Governo è rivolta all'accelerazione degli investimenti infrastrutturali e alla realizzazione dei cantieri.Il mercato guarda soprattutto ai tempi di esecuzione del PNRR ferroviario.• Difesa: accelerano gli investimentiIl Sole 24 Ore evidenzia la crescita della spesa nel settore.KPI* investimenti nella Difesa +32,5% in un anno* incremento degli organici militari.L'aumento rappresenta uno dei principali motori industriali europei per aerospazio, cantieristica e alta tecnologia.• Intelligenza artificiale e materie prime strategicheCorriere della Sera approfondisce il rafforzamento della cooperazione Italia-USA sulla cosiddetta Pax Silica, dedicata alle filiere dei semiconduttori e dei minerali critici.Si tratta di un passaggio importante per aumentare l'autonomia tecnologica occidentale.Indicazione positivaL'Italia si posiziona come partner affidabile nelle nuove filiere industriali ad alto valore aggiunto.Energia e GeopoliticaTestate: Corriere della Sera – Repubblica – Avvenire – Milano Finanza• Hormuz resta il principale rischio globaleLe principali testate convergono sul fatto che la tensione nello Stretto di Hormuz rimane elevata.Le minacce iraniane al traffico marittimo mantengono alta la volatilità dei mercati energetici.Il Governo italiano conferma:* nessuna partecipazione ad azioni militari;* utilizzo delle basi esclusivamente per supporto logistico;* tutela della libertà di navigazione.• Italia-Francia rafforzano la cooperazione energeticaNel vertice Meloni-Macron viene rilanciata la collaborazione industriale.Tra i punti più rilevanti:* nucleare di nuova generazione;* Small Modular Reactor (SMR);* filiere energetiche comuni;* innovazione industriale.Indicazione positivaL'accordo rafforza la competitività europea in un settore destinato a ricevere investimenti molto consistenti nel prossimo decennio.Fisco, Lavoro e NormativaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore• Rottamazione cartelle: risultati inferiori alle atteseKPI* incassi inferiori alle aspettative;* aumento dei pignoramenti pari al 25,2%.Il dato evidenzia che una parte significativa dei contribuenti continua a non regolarizzare spontaneamente le posizioni fiscali.• Mercato del lavoro: il problema dei NEETKPI* 6 giovani su 10 tra i NEET cercano lavoro senza riuscire a trovarlo.Il problema appare sempre meno legato alla volontà di lavorare e sempre più al disallineamento tra competenze richieste e offerte disponibili.• Salario equoIl Sole 24 Ore propone un approfondimento sulla costruzione di una vera infrastruttura istituzionale per il salario minimo e la produttività, sottolineando l'importanza di collegare crescita salariale e competitività.Innovazione e Mercati InternazionaliTestate: Italia Oggi – Corriere della Sera – Milano Finanza• Il colosso dei semiconduttori domina la Borsa di TaipeiKPI* il principale produttore mondiale di chip rappresenta circa il 40% dell'intera capitalizzazione della Borsa di Taipei.Il dato conferma come l'industria dei semiconduttori sia sempre più centrale negli equilibri economici mondiali.• Cina ed EuropaFederico Fubini evidenzia come la crescita della Cina rappresenti ormai un fatto strutturale e invita l'Europa a puntare sulla propria capacità industriale e tecnologica piuttosto che sulla sola competizione commerciale.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: China is quietly surrounding Taiwan. New reporting reveals Beijing now maintains a near-constant naval presence around the island, transforming what were once temporary military demonstrations into the new normal and raising fresh questions about China's long-term intentions toward Taipei. The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says inspectors are expected to visit Iran's enrichment facilities as negotiations between Washington and Tehran move into their next phase. We'll explain why international verification remains one of the most important—and potentially contentious—elements of any future agreement. Russia is accusing the Trump administration of drifting away from peace negotiations and closer to Ukraine. We'll examine what's behind the Kremlin's frustration and what it could mean for efforts to end the war. In today's Back of the Brief—Iran's banking sector is dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted services at three of the country's largest financial institutions, raising new concerns about the resilience of Tehran's financial infrastructure. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog's food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken sits down with Norbert Breyer, Director of Marketing & Product Management at Sciosense, to discuss the company's new UFC23 Ultrasonic Flow Converter. Next is a special segment recorded live from COMPUTEX 2026. Ken Briodagh sat down with James Huang, Chairman of TAITRA, to discuss the vision behind this year's trade show and exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, and the trends shaping the future of technology.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a concise breakdown of Stray Kids' major announcements: the release of their new single “RUN IT,” the upcoming EP THIS & THAT, and the full details of the RUN IT World Tour.Analytic Dreamz covers the June 24, 2026 release of “RUN IT,” the first pre-release track from the 8-track EP THIS & THAT arriving August 7, 2026. The discussion explores the music video's black-and-white minimalist aesthetic and the group's shift toward a darker, more mature visual direction.The segment also examines the RUN IT World Tour, including five Seoul shows at KSPO Dome in July and August, historic Japan dates where Stray Kids will become the first overseas male artist to headline Tokyo National Stadium, plus confirmed stops in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, and Singapore. Analytic Dreamz recaps the record-breaking dominATE Tour stats, festival appearances, concert film success, and the group's continued Billboard dominance. Perfect for Stay and K-pop fans seeking clear, up-to-date information.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canada's top trade envoy in Taipei, Marie-Louise Hannan, reflects on four decades of Canada-Taiwan ties, growing LNG and offshore wind cooperation, and why Prime Minister Mark Carney's case for middle-power democracies resonates with Taiwan's own search for agency in a fractured world.Episode highlights:00:00 Launching a new diplomat interview series02:44 Arriving in China in 1989, before the Tiananmen incident09:31 Dr. Mackay and the roots of Canada-Taiwan ties12:26 Taiwan as a top Indo-Pacific trade partner15:05 Energy dependence and the case for Canadian LNG20:37 Inside Canada's first ever Indo-Pacific Strategy26:59 Carney's Davos speech and middle-power democracies31:00 Life in Taipei: food, family, and safetyHost: Kwangyin Liu, Deputy Managing Editor, CommonWealth MagazineGuest: Marie-Louise Hannan, Executive Director of Canadian Trade Office in Taipei Producers: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang＊Read more：https://english.cw.com.tw＊Share your thoughts：bill@cw.com.tw Powered by Firstory Hosting

"Skyscraper Live" is a Netflix special in which American climber Alex Honnold ("Free Solo") scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes. The ascent was broadcast live on January 25th, 2026. It was hosted by sports broadcaster Elle Duncan, along with professional wrestler Seth Rollins, climber Emily Harrington, climbing broadcaster Pete Woods, and YouTuber Mark Rober. The stunt has been called one of the highest free solo climbs of an urban structure in the world. Honnold was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience climbing the skyscraper, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the special, which is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards and is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Brewing Bonds: A Family's Journey from Legacy to Inn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的茶馆里，人声鼎沸，茶香四溢。En: In the Taipei tea house, it was bustling with voices, and the fragrance of tea filled the air.Zh: 天空湛蓝，阳光透过窗子洒在每张桌子上，照亮着桌上的茶杯。En: The sky was azure, and sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the teacups on every table.Zh: 外面，龙舟节的热闹喧嚣包围着这里，让空气中充满了节日的乐趣和传统的氛围。En: Outside, the festive clamor of the Dragon Boat Festival surrounded the place, infusing the air with a sense of joy and traditional atmosphere.Zh: 里面，李明坐在靠窗的位子上，手里握着一杯热腾腾的乌龙茶。En: Inside, Li Ming sat by the window, holding a steaming cup of oolong tea.Zh: 他心事重重，眉头微皱。En: He was deep in thought, his brow slightly furrowed.Zh: 面前坐着他的堂兄陈伟和表妹张霞，他们正在等待李明开口，讨论那个颇具争议性的遗产——爷爷留给他们的那处老房子。En: In front of him sat his cousin Chen Wei and his cousin Zhang Xia, all waiting for Li Ming to speak up and discuss the controversial inheritance—the old house their grandfather left them.Zh: 陈伟先打破了沉默：“李明，你有什么打算？我们不能再拖下去了。”En: Chen Wei broke the silence first: "Li Ming, what are your plans? We can't delay this any longer."Zh: 李明看了一眼大家，慢慢地说道：“我想过，我们可以把房子改造成家庭旅馆。En: Li Ming glanced at everyone and slowly said, “I've thought about it; we could transform the house into a family inn.Zh: 这样，我们既保留了爷爷的遗物，也能有个不错的收入。”En: This way, we can preserve our grandfather's legacy and also have a good income.”Zh: 张霞听后，若有所思地说道：“家庭旅馆？不过，这样的投入可能会很大。”En: Upon hearing this, Zhang Xia said thoughtfully, “A family inn? However, the investment might be significant.”Zh: 李明点点头：“是的，但我们可以大家一起努力。En: Li Ming nodded, “Yes, but we can all work together.Zh: 房子位于一个旅游区。这是个好机会。”En: The house is located in a tourist area. It's a good opportunity.”Zh: 然而，陈伟却有些犹豫：“这真的可行吗？这样能解决我们的财务问题吗？”En: However, Chen Wei hesitated, “Is this really feasible? Can it solve our financial problems?”Zh: “我觉得可以试试，”李明回应，“不仅能让房子传承下去，也是一种新的开始。”En: “I think it's worth a try,” Li Ming replied, “It can not only allow the house to be passed down but also signify a new beginning.”Zh: 此时，茶馆的服务员送上了几个小吃，打断了他们的谈话。En: At this point, the tea house server brought over some snacks, interrupting their conversation.Zh: 李明站起来，看着家人，坚定地说：“爷爷一直希望我们团结，现在正是证明的时候。”En: Li Ming stood up, looking at his family, and said firmly, “Grandfather always hoped we would be united, and now is the time to prove it.”Zh: 慢慢地，家人们彼此交换着目光，他们被李明的提案感动，也为他的坚定而赞赏。En: Slowly, the family exchanged glances, touched by Li Ming's proposal and admiring his determination.Zh: 终于，陈伟和张霞点头同意，彼此间的紧张氛围消散了，微笑重新回到他们的脸上。En: Finally, Chen Wei and Zhang Xia nodded in agreement, and the tense atmosphere between them dissipated as smiles returned to their faces.Zh: 李明心中松了口气。En: Li Ming breathed a sigh of relief.Zh: 他知道，这只是一个开始，但现在他感觉自己找到了新的力量与使命。En: He knew this was just the beginning, but now he felt he had found new strength and purpose.Zh: 在这热闹的茶馆中，他不仅提议了一个解决方案，也重新连接了家庭的感情纽带。En: In this lively tea house, he not only proposed a solution but also reconnected the bonds of family affection.Zh: 随着茶馆的铃声响起，李明和家人们站起身，准备融入到外面充满活力的龙舟节庆祝中。En: As the tea house bell rang, Li Ming and his family stood up, ready to join the vibrant Dragon Boat Festival celebration outside.Zh: 那一刻，李明感到一种新的自信和家庭的温暖。En: At that moment, Li Ming felt a newfound confidence and the warmth of family. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 人声鼎沸fragrance: 茶香azure: 湛蓝streamed: 洒clamor: 喧嚣infusing: 充满steaming: 热腾腾furrowed: 微皱controversial: 颇具争议性inheritance: 遗产glanced: 看了一眼transform: 改造preserve: 保留legacy: 遗物feasible: 可行signify: 象征investment: 投入tourist: 旅游opportunity: 机会hesitated: 犹豫prove: 证明proposal: 提案determination: 坚定admiring: 赞赏sigh: 松了口气beginning: 开始reconnected: 重新连接affection: 感情bell: 铃声confidence: 自信

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Night Market Rescue: A Bonding Tale of Tradition and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 台北的夜市在龙舟节的晚上格外热闹，灯光绚丽，香火缭绕，空气中还有美食的香味。En: The night market in Taipei was exceptionally lively on the evening of the Dragon Boat Festival, with dazzling lights, swirling incense, and the aroma of delicious food in the air.Zh: 云是一个年轻而坚定的女人，她对中医有着深厚的兴趣，这个秘密她从未对朋友梅提起。En: Yun is a young and determined woman with a deep interest in traditional Chinese medicine, a secret she had never shared with her friend Mei.Zh: 梅是云的老朋友，对中草药有些怀疑。她更相信现代医学。En: Mei is an old friend of Yun and somewhat skeptical about herbal medicine, placing more trust in modern medicine.Zh: 这晚，云和梅在夜市的摊位忙碌。En: That night, Yun and Mei were busy at the night market stalls.Zh: 突然，梅觉得头晕眼花，情况越来越糟。En: Suddenly, Mei felt dizzy and found her vision blurred, and her condition worsened.Zh: 周围的人群熙熙攘攘，喧闹不已，让人几乎听不见她微弱的呼救声。En: The crowd around was bustling and noisy, making it nearly impossible to hear her faint cries for help.Zh: 云立刻意识到事情不妙，她立刻靠近梅，想帮助她。En: Yun immediately sensed something was wrong and rushed to Mei's side to assist her.Zh: “梅，能听见我说话吗？”云轻声问道，努力让自己冷静。En: "Mei, can you hear me?" Yun asked softly, trying to stay calm.Zh: 梅痛苦地点头，但她脸色苍白，汗水不停地从额头流下。En: Mei nodded painfully, but her face was pale, and sweat was dripping down her forehead.Zh: 云知道她必须迅速采取行动。En: Yun knew she had to act quickly.Zh: 她想到一些简单的中医理疗方法，于是立刻开始寻找夜市摊位上的一些草药。En: She thought of some simple traditional Chinese medical remedies and began searching for some herbs at the night market stalls.Zh: 然而，在如此拥挤的地方，要买到这些东西并不容易。En: However, in such a crowded place, acquiring these items was not easy.Zh: 正在这时，一个路过的年轻人，小金，走近了他们。En: At that moment, a young passerby, Xiao Jin, approached them.Zh: 小金是个医学生，他看到梅的情况，马上提出帮忙。En: Xiao Jin was a medical student, and upon seeing Mei's condition, he immediately offered to help.Zh: “需要帮忙吗？”小金问道，面带真诚。En: "Do you need help?" Xiao Jin asked sincerely.Zh: 云有些犹豫，但时间紧迫。En: Yun hesitated a bit, but time was pressing.Zh: 她告诉小金自己想用草药帮助梅。同时，她请求小金看看能否用现代医学知识帮助梅。En: She told Xiao Jin that she wanted to use herbs to help Mei while asking him if he could assist with his knowledge of modern medicine.Zh: 小金焦急地查看梅的情况，他与云合作，两人一起工作。En: Xiao Jin anxiously examined Mei's condition, and he and Yun worked together.Zh: 小金用手机调出了急救知识，而云则找到了她需要的几种药草。En: Xiao Jin pulled up emergency medical knowledge on his phone while Yun found the herbs she needed.Zh: 她将草药和水混在一起，给梅小心地服下。En: She mixed the herbs with water and carefully administered it to Mei.Zh: 几分钟后，梅的脸色稍微好转，她开始恢复意识。En: A few minutes later, Mei's complexion slightly improved, and she began to regain consciousness.Zh: 她感激地看着云和小金。En: She looked gratefully at Yun and Xiao Jin.Zh: “谢谢你们。”梅微微一笑，虚弱地说道。En: "Thank you." Mei smiled weakly.Zh: 云松了一口气，小金也满意地笑了笑。En: Yun breathed a sigh of relief, and Xiao Jin also smiled with satisfaction.Zh: 他们把梅送到附近的诊所做进一步检查。En: They took Mei to a nearby clinic for further examination.Zh: 当天晚些时候，梅对云说道：“你的办法有效。En: Later that day, Mei said to Yun, "Your method worked.Zh: 我以前从未认真对待过这些中医方法。En: I never really took these traditional Chinese methods seriously before."Zh: 云欣慰地笑了，她感到更自信了。En: Yun smiled with relief, feeling more confident.Zh: 梅的态度也发生了变化，更愿意接受并尊重不同的治疗方法。En: Mei's attitude also changed, and she became more willing to accept and respect different treatment methods.Zh: “或许我们都可以学到一些新的东西。”云轻声说道。En: "Perhaps we can all learn something new," Yun said softly.Zh: 故事在明亮的灯光下，伴随着夜市的喧嚣和人群，温暖地结束了。En: The story ended warmly under the bright lights accompanied by the hustle and bustle of the night market crowd.Zh: 云与梅的友情更加坚定，她们彼此之间有了新的理解和信任。En: The friendship between Yun and Mei grew stronger, and they developed a new understanding and trust in each other.Zh: 而小金则继续一路探索医学的许多可能性，成为了朋友们共同的好伙伴。En: Meanwhile, Xiao Jin continued to explore many possibilities in medicine, becoming a good friend to them both. Vocabulary Words:exceptionally: 格外lively: 热闹swirling: 缭绕aroma: 香味determined: 坚定dizzy: 头晕blurred: 眼花bustling: 熙熙攘攘faint: 微弱sweat: 汗水administered: 服下consciousness: 意识complexion: 脸色gratefully: 感激examination: 检查remedies: 理疗方法sincerely: 真诚hesitated: 犹豫anxiously: 焦急emergency: 急救modern: 现代possibilities: 可能性traditional: 传统herbs: 草药condition: 情况skeptical: 怀疑trusted: 相信possible: 可能的administer: 服下drench: 淋湿

The only human to free solo Yosemite's 3000-foot rock monolith, El Capitan. No rope, climbing alone. More people will walk on the moon than will do what Alex Honnold has done. His extremely rare skill and unmatched mental focus have helped make him climbing's transcendent, breakout star, inspiring millions around the world. This past January, Alex conquered a live, Netflix-documented free solo climb of Taipei 101, bringing the intensity of free soloing into an urban environment and unfolding the ascent in real time before a global audience. His feats have blown the doors wide open on the sport of climbing, placing him at the front of mainstream media like 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and the cover of National Geographic. In this interview, we talk about his perspective on courage, how having kids has changed him, and his thoughts on the future, legacy, and philanthropy. We also dive into the logistics behind climbing the TAIPEI 101 building for his project with NETFLIX, get his advice for first-time climbers, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

O paulistano Fábio passou a infância achando que seria desenhista, até que uma apresentação na escola despertou seu interesse por engenharia e o levou à Poli-USP. Lá, começou pensando em engenharia ambiental, passou pela elétrica e acabou escolhendo computação, área com a qual já tinha algum contato por meio dos pais e das primeiras experiências com HTML e CSS.Depois de quase dez anos trabalhando no Brasil, uma oportunidade na Amazon abriu as portas para o Japão, onde ele também pôde encurtar a distância de um relacionamento que havia começado em Taiwan. Mais tarde, em busca de projetos com maior impacto, mudou-se para Seattle, nos Estados Unidos, antes de deixar a empresa, tirar um período sabático e se estabelecer em Taiwan.Neste episódio, Fábio detalha essa trajetória, e comenta as diferenças culturais entre todos esses países e o Brasil, além das particularidades de se morar na terra onde mal se tem férias.Fabrício Carraro, o seu viajante poliglotaFabio Gusukuma, Engenheiro de Software na Stripe em Taipei, TaiwanLinks:LinkedIn fo FabioTechGuide.sh, um mapeamento das principais tecnologias demandadas pelo mercado para diferentes carreiras, com nossas sugestões e opiniões.#7DaysOfCode: Coloque em prática os seus conhecimentos de programação em desafios diários e gratuitos. Acesse https://7daysofcode.io/Ouvintes do podcast Dev Sem Fronteiras têm 10% de desconto em todos os planos da Alura Língua. Basta ir a https://www.aluralingua.com.br/promocao/devsemfronteiras/e começar a aprender inglês e espanhol hoje mesmo! Produção e conteúdo:Alura Língua Cursos online de Idiomas – https://www.aluralingua.com.br/Alura Cursos online de Tecnologia – https://www.alura.com.br/Edição e sonorização: Rede Gigahertz de Podcasts

ASUS me invitó a Taipei, Taiwán, para celebrar el 20.º aniversario de ROG (Republic of Gamers). Te cuento cómo me fue.

It was 4:25pm on a Wednesday afternoon in Taipei. Commuters, students, strangers were on board a train on the Bannan line heading west to Jiangzicui from Longshan Temple; the longest gap between any two stations on the entire Taipei Metro network. To anyone else, this detail wouldn't mean much, but Cheng Chieh had pondered over this for years. Later, he even revealed to investigators that he chose that specific stretch precisely because he knew it would give him more time. And twenty seconds after leaving the Longshan Temple station, he pulled out a knife. Passengers flooded out of the carriage when the train finally pulled into Jiangzicui, screaming for people on the platform to run. Four people were dead. Twenty-four were injured. It was the first fatal attack on the Taipei Metro since the day it opened. Cheng Chieh was only twenty-one years old. And he had been planning this attach since childhood. Part 1: We examine Cheng Chieh's troubled background and the conditions that led him to the attack in May of 2014. Part 2: We dig into the fallout following Cheng Chieh's horrific metro attack, as well as the shocking revelations uncovered during his murder trial. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - Love Heinous? But feel its getting too dark for you? Check out:

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  • The tit-for-tat between Washington and Tehran continues. After U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets, Iran responded with missiles and drones aimed at American bases across the Middle East. We break down the latest exchange and what it could mean for the future of the conflict.  • Taiwan fires U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems from a beach facing mainland China, offering a rare look at how Taipei plans to defend the island in the event of a Chinese invasion.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.    YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief BUB Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com Trust & Will: Estate planning doesn't have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDB Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 915-671-5252 today! Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact https://Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 5. Anthropic calls on top AI labs to consider slowing down their development. Tech reporter Sam Schechner discusses “recursive self-improvement,” when AI systems can improve on their own without human intervention. The FDA launches a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially paving the way for the Trump administration to restrict its distribution and use. Liz Essley Whyte has the scoop. And Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is taking a U.S. tour as Beijing urges Washington to rethink its support for Taipei. National security reporter Yoko Kubota breaks down the geopolitical context and the timing of the visit. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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[991] A conversation with English teacher / comedian / cake maker Kate Billington, talking about her academic qualifications, cutting edge subtitling technology for theatres, questions of teaching English including teaching in Taiwan vs in France, Kate's tips for language learning, a cat-village in Taiwan, traffic madness, earthquakes, signage in train stations, using flashcard apps to learn English, testing Kate's Chinese by making her translate jokes, and drinking coffee in Taipei! Just that! Check out P81 a premium episode with vocabulary review for this conversation.Get the PDF transcript

PREVIEW for Later Today: Anne Lord examines Xi Jinping's bellicose rhetoric toward Taiwan. She warns that a Chinese move on the island would devastate the global economy because of heavy American reliance on Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing.1925 TAIPEI

On this week's episode: Marsh will explain British elections just in time for the empire to fall ... Donald Trump gets through his China visit without jumping out of the car at a red light and running around it ... and Trump supporters still won't have their gold phones.To support our show on Patreon, go here:patreon.com/skepticratTo hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here:facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMarsGet great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors:mintmobile.com/skepticratquince.com/skepticratHeadlines sources:Trump's China summit: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/05/15/key-takeaways-from-trumps-china-trip/England Local election results 2026:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2026/england/results#council-scoreboard The More Than 30 Scandal-Hit Reform Candidates Elected Last Week:https://bylinetimes.com/2026/05/12/the-more-than-30-scandal-hit-reform-candidates-elected-last-week/How Mamdani and Hochul Are Solving New York City's Budget Crisishttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/nyregion/mamdani-budget-nyc.htmlTrump phone shenanigans: https://www.pcmag.com/news/after-delays-scam-accusations-trump-mobile-says-t1-phone-ships-this-week https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-mobile-shipping-gold-t1-phones-after-nearly-a-year-of-delays/507-28f15b24-fc2a-45b0-bea1-23effcad36b5Favorites to Win Eurovision:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/arts/music/eurovision-song-contest-favorites.html

From May 15, 2025: For today's episode, Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor Daniel Byman talked with Evan Braden Montgomery and Toshi Yoshihara, both Senior Fellows at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, to discuss their recent Lawfare article, "Beijing's Changing Invasion Calculus: How China Might Put Taiwan in its Crosshairs." Together they discuss how China might use a blockade, subversion, and nuclear threats to intimidate Taiwan, the United States, and key regional states like Japan. They also discuss how Taipei and Washington might change their approach to reduce the risk of Taiwanese coercion.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.