
Resound: An Ode to Taiwanese Music
ArtsA chamber orchestra revives some of the most heartfelt Taiwanese folk tunes.
04:16Taiwan has slipped four places to 28th in the world in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders, though it retains the No. 2 spot in Asia. The report also highlights China’s role in spreading disinformation beyond its borders and tightening control over media. Across the Asia-Pacific, journalists face increasing legal and political pressure, with some seeking safer environments to work. TaiwanPlus speaks with Aleksandraw Bielakowska, Asia-Pacific advocacy manager at RSF.
Broken News is a five-part documentary series investigating disinformation in Taiwan and the U.S., and what this means for democracies in a broader global context. Who is behind it, what are the end goals, and why does it matter anyway?
25:46Disinformation, misinformation and fake news have been around for centuries. But with the birth of the internet they have become a new way to attack global democracy. Discover how
29:26How does Xi Jinping’s United Front Work Department influence Taiwan’s democracy on the ground? This episode of “Broken News” investigates the case of China’s influence on Taiwan’s
15:08When Taiwan’s government banned broadcaster CTi TV in response to widespread local protests against so-called “red media,” it was criticized for being undemocratic and curbing pres
15:51Fake news is a global problem facing all democracies, and it has the potential to do real harm. Taiwan’s civil groups are working hard to fact-check fake news in real-time. Learn h