Flood Relief and Recovery Continues in Hualien - Sept. 25, 2025

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Relief and recovery efforts continue days after flooding devastated eastern Taiwan's Guangfu township in Hualien. Four former Democratic Progressive Party staffers are sentenced to up to ten years in prison for spying for China. And US Customs and Border Protection is withholding the release of imported bikes and other products from Taiwan bicycle company Giant for alleged labor abuses. Also in today's show: - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for stronger alliances and more weapons at the UN General Assembly. - Taiwan imposes anti-dumping duties on popular beers imported from China. - Chinese President Xi Jinping announces an ambitious plan to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and boost renewable energy. - A small but dedicated team of itinerant watermelon experts live on the road year-round to ensure Taiwan always has a fresh supply of the fruit.