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Taiwan Salon

Taiwan Salon

By Global Taiwan Institute

Taiwan Salon is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI), a 501(c)3 policy think tank in Washington, DC.
Hosted by members of GTI’s staff, Taiwan Salon examines Taiwan’s cultural policy and approach to soft power from perspectives both inside and outside the government. Through interviews, the series illuminates how Taiwan’s unique history and culture interacts with policy and pinpoints opportunities and challenges for future “soft” engagement between Taiwan and the United States.

Intro and outro music for the series is by I’mdifficult 我是機車少女.
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Taiwan Salon, Episode 6: Randall L. Nadeau on Academic Exchanges

Taiwan SalonOct 07, 2022

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Taiwan Salon, Season 2, Episode 3: Lanhee Chen on Being Taiwanese American

Taiwan Salon, Season 2, Episode 3: Lanhee Chen on Being Taiwanese American

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Associate Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Lanhee Chen, a GTI Advisor and the David and Diane Steffy Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. During this special AAPI heritage month episode, we speak with Dr. Chen about Taiwanese American identity, Taiwan as a bipartisan issue, and the role that Taiwanese Americans can play in US-Taiwan relations.

May 26, 202326:06
Taiwan Salon, Season 2, Episode 2: Chiayo Kuo on Digital Diplomacy

Taiwan Salon, Season 2, Episode 2: Chiayo Kuo on Digital Diplomacy

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu interviews Chiayo Kuo, the founder and president of the Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association (TDDA). In an increasingly digitized and globalized world, social media has become an important tool for public diplomacy. During this episode, we speak with Chiayo Kuo about why digital outreach is important for Taiwan and TDDA’s upcoming projects.

Apr 27, 202332:37
Taiwan Salon, Season 2, Episode 1: Agnes Ling-yu Hsiao on Transitional Justice

Taiwan Salon, Season 2, Episode 1: Agnes Ling-yu Hsiao on Transitional Justice

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu interviews sociologist and academic researcher Dr. Agnes Ling-yu Hsiao. In 2018, the Taiwanese government established a Transitional Justice Commission (TJC) to examine illegal acts committed during the White Terror period, and to provide victims with compensation. For this first episode of season two, we discuss why transitional justice is vital for Taiwan's process of nation building, as well as future steps following the Transitional Justice Commission’s dissolution in 2022.

Feb 28, 202333:32
Taiwan Salon, Episode 10: Sara Lin, Natalie Tso, and Emily Y. Wu on Media

Taiwan Salon, Episode 10: Sara Lin, Natalie Tso, and Emily Y. Wu on Media

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu interviews three representatives of Taiwan's emerging news media: Sara Lin, director of public Relations for Taiwan Plus News; Natalie Tso, host and producer at Radio Taiwan International; and Emily Y. Wu, co-founder and CEO of Ghost Island Media. While growing interest in cross-Strait relations has led to greater international coverage of Taiwan, many western media sources still focus on Taiwan from a narrow perspective on military and political developments. For this special panel episode, we explore media narratives surrounding Taiwan, and discuss how to broaden the conversation to include other aspects of Taiwan's diverse society.

Nov 04, 202247:10
Taiwan Salon, Episode 9: Awi Mona on Taiwan’s Indigenous Communities

Taiwan Salon, Episode 9: Awi Mona on Taiwan’s Indigenous Communities

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Dr. Awi Mona, Associate Professor of Law and Indigenous Studies at National Dong Hwa University. Taiwan’s cultural policies have aimed to expand the definition of Taiwanese to be more multicultural. In this episode, Dr. Awi discusses how Taiwan’s indigenous communities have been treated domestically and how they factor into Taiwan’s image internationally.

Oct 28, 202230:07
Taiwan Salon, Episode 8: Weining Hung on Taiwan’s Music Industry

Taiwan Salon, Episode 8: Weining Hung on Taiwan’s Music Industry

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Weining Hung, the co-founder of LUCfest, an annual music festival that seeks to showcase new talent, as well as to connect Taiwan's musicians with international audiences and the broader global music industry. Ms. Hung discusses the barriers faced by Taiwan’s music industry, and how both the government and industry professionals are facing these challenges.

Oct 21, 202224:15
Taiwan Salon Episode 7: Alan Bairner on Sports Diplomacy

Taiwan Salon Episode 7: Alan Bairner on Sports Diplomacy

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Dr. Alan Bairner, a professor of Sport and Social Theory at Loughborough University (UK). In the conversation, Dr. Bairner discusses the role of sports in cultural diplomacy, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by Taiwan in relation to hosting and participating in international sporting events.



Oct 14, 202232:16
Taiwan Salon, Episode 6: Randall L. Nadeau on Academic Exchanges

Taiwan Salon, Episode 6: Randall L. Nadeau on Academic Exchanges

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Randall L. Nadeau, the executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, commonly known as Fulbright Taiwan. Discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Confucius Institute closures, Dr. Nadeau talks about trends of interest in academic exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.

Oct 07, 202227:40
Taiwan Salon, Episode 5: Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao on the New Southbound Policy

Taiwan Salon, Episode 5: Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao on the New Southbound Policy

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao, the chairman of the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and the chairman of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at National Chengchi University. Dr. Hsiao discusses the importance of people-to-people ties in Taipei’s New Southbound Policy and how NGOs complement work being done by the government.

Sep 23, 202229:12
Taiwan Salon, Episode 4: Lung-chih Chang on Museums and Cultural Diplomacy

Taiwan Salon, Episode 4: Lung-chih Chang on Museums and Cultural Diplomacy

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Lung-chih Chang, the director of the National Museum of Taiwan History (NMTH). Emphasizing the importance of creating a "museum of the people," Dr. Chang talks about how the NMTH curates its exhibits and collaborates internationally.

Sep 09, 202226:39
Taiwan Salon, Episode 3: Chun-ying Wei on Taiwan’s Cultural Policy

Taiwan Salon, Episode 3: Chun-ying Wei on Taiwan’s Cultural Policy

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Chun-ying Wei, a board member of the Taiwan Association of Cultural Policy Studies and an assistant professor at National Sun Yat-Sen University. Dr. Wei discusses Taiwan’s National Cultural Congress, culture white papers, and the government’s current approach to cultural policy.

Aug 26, 202229:08
Taiwan Salon, Episode 2: Shelley Rigger on Democracy and Soft Power

Taiwan Salon, Episode 2: Shelley Rigger on Democracy and Soft Power

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Dr. Shelley Rigger, a GTI advisor, interim vice president for academic affairs, and the Brown Professor of Political Science at Davidson College. Addressing the strengths and limitations of using democratic values as a source of soft power, Dr. Rigger discusses how democratic values tie into the Taiwanese identity and contribute to the island’s international engagement.

Aug 12, 202233:03
Taiwan Salon, Episode 1: Audrey Tang on Taiwan’s Digital Diplomacy

Taiwan Salon, Episode 1: Audrey Tang on Taiwan’s Digital Diplomacy

In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Minister Audrey Tang, the digital minister of Taiwan. To kick off the season, Minister Tang discusses Taiwan’s aptitude for collaboration across diversity and how digital tools can strengthen democracy and augment diplomacy.

Jul 29, 202227:16
Teaser: Taiwan Salon

Teaser: Taiwan Salon

Hosted by members of GTI’s staff, Taiwan Salon will examine Taiwan’s cultural policy and approach to soft power from perspectives both inside and outside the government. Make sure to join us as we discuss how Taiwan’s unique history and culture interacts with policy and outline opportunities and challenges for future “soft” engagement between Taiwan and the United States.

Jul 26, 202202:13