Ma Ying-jeouEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop

In today's episode of Hot Stuff, I am joined again by the publisher and former national policy advisor Rex How (郝明義). After hearing his take on Taiwan's 2024 presidential election last week, today we'll hear how Rex, born in Busan, South Korea, with parents from China, decided to make Taiwan his home. From selling his green card to founding two of his own publishing companies, Rex not only saw success in the publishing industry but also in politics as he was appointed a national policy advisor to former President Ma Ying-jeou in 2009. In this episode, Rex takes us on this journey and shares why he resigned from the advisory role in 2013 following the emergence of the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA). Stay tuned for our final part of the interview next week, where we will be discussing some of Taiwan's social issues, like wealth disparity and housing. Rex's latest book 'Taiwan Unbound: A New Chapter,' is available in both Mandarin, Chinese, and English.

Two admirals removed after failing to follow coronavirus guidelines, which likely aided the outbreak on a navy ship. DPP passes bill tripling subsidies. Facemasks can be ordered soon from convenience stores. Daily necessities appear to have ample stocks for the time being. The International Press Institute presses WHO to let in Taiwanese journalists. New proposed passport designs floated. Some surprisingly upbeat business news. KMT's plans to woo younger voters are becoming more apparent. The presidential spokesperson's shirt becomes a story. The Causeway Bay Books co-founder came under attack. Finally, Taiwan drops in world press freedom rankings. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).