Reporter's Notebook

What’s it really like to report from the field? In Reporter’s Notebook, TaiwanPlus journalists share the untold stories behind their reports—from surprising encounters to moments that didn’t make it to air. It’s a candid look at the reporting process and the voices bringing Taiwan’s stories to life. Catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. -- Hosting provided by <a href="https://www.soundon.fm/" target="_blank">SoundOn</a>

Powering the AI Boom with Smart Micro-grids

Host Joey Chou and tech reporter Ai Chi discuss Taiwan’s incredible economic momentum, with GDP growth soaring past 11%. They dive into how tech giants like Delta Electronics are tackling the massive energy demands of AI data centers through microgrids and innovative power solutions, ensuring a stable, efficient energy future.  Watch Ai Chi’s feature: AI Boom Fuels Growth for Taiwan's Power Solutions Companies. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

08-28
12:21

Beyond the 19-Gun Salute: Taiwan’s Caribbean Partnership

Reporter Leslie Liao joins host Joey Chou to unpack Prime Minister Godwin Friday’s visit to Taiwan, marking 45 years of ties with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Beyond the ceremony, they examine diplomatic reassurance, investment ambitions, and why this Caribbean partnership matters as Beijing pressures Taiwan’s allies worldwide.    Watch Tiffany Wong’s feature: St. Vincent Prime Minister Arrives To Celebrate 45 Years of Ties With Taiwan -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

08-21
12:48

How an App Maps Civil Defense and Urban Resilience

Joey Chou and Isabel Wang discuss her Zoom In Zoom Out report on ATAK, an Android tactical mapping app used by civil defense groups in Taiwan. They explore how hands-on training, community involvement and civilian-military coordination are enhancing nationwide urban resilience and crisis communication capabilities.  Watch Isabel’s feature on Zoom In Zoom Out: How Does a Mapping App Strengthen Taiwan’s Resilience? -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

08-14
11:54

Ink Across Oceans: The Hidden History of Traditional Tattooing

Reporter Bryn Thomas joins host Joey Chou to trace the hidden cross-Pacific history of traditional tattooing. Through Taiwanese artist Jimmy Shy, they explore how sailors, Hong Kong masters and American icons exchanged designs, creating a living artistic lineage carried across oceans, generations and, quite literally, still visible on people’s skin.  Watch Talk in Taipei Explores Sailor Tattoos at US Military Bases in Asia -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

08-07
15:15

A Notorious Murder Mystery From Taiwan’s Martial Law Period

Joey Chou welcomes reporter Tiffany Wong to discuss the mysterious 1981 death of Carnegie Mellon professor Chen Wen-chen. They explore Taiwan’s martial law era, the government’s surveillance of overseas academics and how international pressure surrounding this unresolved case ultimately helped steer Taiwan toward becoming a modern democracy.    Watch Tiffany Wong’s feature: Why the Death of a Professor During Martial Law Sparked International Outrage -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

07-31
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