
đ Anchor: Yin Khvat
Today, a look at Taiwan’s plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang wants a satellite connection that would protect Taiwan’s internet if China decided to try to take the country offline. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are preparing to debate a bill that could radically change American policy toward Taiwan. Also in the show:
– Lithuanian office in Taiwan opens without fanfare
– Controversy over COVID-19 vaccines becomes a focal point of the race for Taipei mayor
– Report highlights Beijing’s media influence in Taiwan
00:00 – Top Stories
00:56 – A Plan for Net-Zero Emissions
03:04 – Satellite Internet Access
05:11 – Lithuanian Office Opens in Taipei
05:55 – Taiwan-Lithuania Relations
09:35 – COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy
12:26 – New Zealand Relaxes COVID-19 Measures
12:56 – Taiwan Policy Act 2022
18:03 – Freedom House Report
18:33 – Beijing’s Media Influence in Taiwan
21:45 – Modern Slavery on the Rise
22:42 – Typhoon Muifa Batters Region
23:09 – The Shell Cracking Mongoose
25:07 – Chinese Sparrowhawks Fly South
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