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The Taiwanology podcast is produced by Taiwan’s CommonWealth Magazine, where we discuss Taiwan’s geopolitics, technology and culture, and why they matter to the rest of the world.
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Are We in an AI Bubble? AMD’s Lisa Su speaks out in Taiwan 【Taiwanology Ep.60】
Is the AI boom a bubble? AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su joins Commonwealth Magazine to share why the AI revolution is just getting started, and why Taiwan remains the center of this universe. Find out why…
Is Taiwan’s bike industry losing its luster? 【Taiwanology Ep.59】
For decades, Taiwan has been known as the “Bicycle Kingdom.” But it is now under mounting pressure. From the rapid rise of China’s e-bike giants to a growing push in Europe to reshore manufacturing,…
Why Audrey Tang Has No Fear for AI Agents and the OpenClaw【Taiwanology Ep.58】
Is artificial intelligence a threat to human agency, or an opportunity for civic innovation? 2025 Right Livelihood Laureate and Taiwan Cyber Ambassador Audrey Tang discusses the shift from algorithms…
Watching the Dragon: How Taiwan Decodes China’s Internal Fragility 【Taiwanology Ep.57】
As China becomes increasingly opaque, how can Taiwan maintain a clear-eyed perspective? We are joined by Professor Tao to dissect the China Monitoring Report by Thinking Taiwan Foundation. They move…
U.S. Skepticism in Taiwan: From Shared Values to Protection Fees【Taiwanology Ep.56】
Is Taiwan’s biggest ally still reliable? For years, the U.S. and Taiwan were "best friends" because of democracy. But now, the conversation has changed to "protection fees" and business deals. This…
Will Europe Choose Taiwan as Trust in China Fades? 【Taiwanology Ep.55】
There is historic shift in Europe-Taiwan ties. From Ukraine war to the "Trump factor," we examine why Brussels is looking past old constraints of its One China policy. A new paper asks if Taiwan can…
Taiwan’s Growing Climate Voice at Brazil’s COP30【Taiwanology Ep.54】
COP30 wrapped in Belém after two weeks, and the final deal landed with a weak punch. No fossil-fuel phaseout, no major breakthrough. So what does this outcome mean? And with Taiwan hosting an…
Forced Labor? What Taiwan’s Exporters Must Do Next【Taiwanology Ep.53】
In September, U.S. Customs hit Taiwan's Giant with a Withhold Release Order—the first ever against a Taiwanese company—blocking its bikes from entering the U.S. over alleged forced labor. The move…
【Taiwanology Ep.52】Seeking Peace in Taiwan: An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue
As the world marks two years since the October 7 conflict, peace feels more distant than ever. Israeli peace educator Roi Silberberg and Palestinian scholar Hazem Almassry share deeply personal…
【Taiwanology Ep.51】Why is Nuclear Power Back on Taiwan’s Agenda?
Taiwan is at an energy crossroads. After decades of debate, a recent referendum revealed that over 70% favor restarting its last nuclear power plant. What does this shift mean for Taiwan’s energy…
【Taiwanology Ep.50】What Taiwan’s Largest Drills Reveal About Its Defense Strategy
Taiwan’s largest military exercise, the Han Kuang drills, now includes a supermarket chain helping with evacuation plans. With China’s military pressure near-constant, Taiwan is expanding its defense…
【Taiwanology Ep.49】How Taiwan's Mass Recall Movement Is Reshaping Politics
In 2025, Taiwan is witnessing an unprecedented wave of citizen-led recall campaigns targeting lawmakers—mostly from the opposition Kuomintang. Branded the “mass recall” movement, it raises a…
【Taiwanology Ep.48】Molecules of Resilience: Can Taiwan Power a Hydrogen Economy?
As global powers pour billions into the hydrogen economy, Taiwan is just getting started. In this episode, we ask: Is Taiwan ready for the hydrogen economy? Could hydrogen be Taiwan’s next move for…
【Taiwanology Ep.47】Can America Reindustrialize? Lessons from Taiwan’s Manufacturing Playbook
With Trump's return, the push for tariffs, reshoring, and a "great manufacturing renaissance" is gaining momentum. But what does reindustrialization actually look like—and where does Taiwan fit into…
【Taiwanology Ep.46】TSMC, AI, and the Chip War: Can Taiwan Stay Indispensable?
What does it mean when the world’s most advanced chipmaker—Taiwan’s TSMC—pledges $100 billion to make advanced chips in the US? It’s more than just a business move. In this episode, we explore the…
【Taiwanology Ep.45】TSMC, Intel, and Trump’s Chip Gambit
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is shaking up the global semiconductor industry. Rumors are swirling that he wants TSMC to bail out Intel, raising big questions about Taiwan’s role in the…
【Taiwanology Ep.44】RightsCon Comes to Taiwan: Human Rights Battle in The Digital Age
In late February, RightsCon, often nicknamed the Burning Man of human rights activism, takes place in Taiwan for the first time. This four-day event is expected to bring together thousands of…
【Taiwanology Ep.43】From Failure to Unicorn: How Appier Became Taiwan’s AI Pioneer
Taiwan is renowned for its world-class semiconductor manufacturing, but it’s not often recognized as a hub for software startups. So why did Appier, an AI-driven marketing tech company, choose Taiwan…
【Taiwanology Ep.42】Trump 2.0: What It Means for Taiwan and the U.S.-China Power Play
As President-elect Trump returns to the White House, the stakes for U.S.-Taiwan relations are at an all-time high. Wenchi Yu, a renowned global affairs advisor and expert in cross-border strategy,…
【Taiwanology Ep.41】Decathlon, Friendship, and Legacy: Rafer Johnson and CK Yang
Did you know Taiwan’s first Olympic medal was a silver in the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics? CK Yang finished just behind his close friend Rafer Johnson of the US. Their story is one of fierce…
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