Weaving Fiction With Reality: Interview with Island Nation Producer Isaac Wang
In this exclusive interview with Ketagalan Media, Island Nation producer Issac Wang answers questions about behind-the-scenes secrets, Island Nation’s significance in the development of Taiwan’s film industry, and the show’s political implications in modern-day Taiwan.
透過影集將虛實交錯：獨家專訪國際橋牌社製作人汪怡昕
製作人汪怡昕與主編葉介庭討論製作《國際橋牌社》的背景：後製過程與尋找平台時所面對的挑戰、《國際橋牌社》作為政治劇對台灣媒體產業發展的重要性、與《國際橋牌社》對台灣的政治的影響。
Taiwan Can’t Build Renewables If We Can’t Balance Them
Taiwan wants a decarbonized future, but this will become a reality only if it could consume renewable energy at its full potential. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) represent a form of power flexibility available today.
Journey Begins with a Single Step: Taiwan’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
The NAP is a first step for Taiwan as it promotes awareness of business and human rights. It’s a signal showing that the government wants to join the discourse.
Taiwan Fosters the Most Critical Capacity in Pacific Island Nations
Taiwan has efficiently fostered leadership in Pacific Island nations, key to sustain shared values and interests in a free and open Indo-Pacific.
An American in Taiwan’s Perspective on Taiwan’s COVID-19 Success
Taiwan’s COVID-19 success brings optimism when compared to U.S. struggles to contain the virus, enforce protocols, and encourage vaccination.
Mitigating the Trade-Off Risks of Taiwan’s Over-Reliance on its Semiconductor Industry
Over-reliance on its semiconductors poses risks to Taiwan. These risks should be addressed through regulations, private partnerships, and more R&D.
Does Taiwan Already Have the English Teachers It Needs? Yes and No
It would benefit Taiwan in the long term to commit to developing the potential talents it already has to achieve its goal of becoming more bilingual.
Japan’s Policy Shift on Taiwan Centers on Okinawa
Shift in Japanese official statements on Taiwan is primarily motivated by the need to protect Okinawa, could pave the way for a US-Japan-Taiwan dialogue and collaboration on defense issues.
Taiwan’s New Space Challenges
Taiwan has all the elements to capture new markets in the space industry, with potential reach into the international market. Its semiconductor industry already has a crucial competitive advantage.
Language Diplomacy and Bilingual Ambitions in Taiwan
Taiwan’s “Bilingual Nation by 2030” policy, while an impressive goal, would benefit from better communication between levels of government and simpler, more immediate objectives.
Referenda May Not Be the Best Mechanism for Deciding Taiwan’s Foreign Policy
Are referenda the best way to address foreign policy issues in Taiwan, given the repercussions for Taiwan’s economic and strategic position?