Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz – April 18, 2026
In today's show: - Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz but Regional Ceasefires Deemed Fragile - Think Tank Predicts Taiwan will See Economic Growth of Over 7% in 2026 - Japanese Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait en Route to Balikatan Exercises - Coast Guard Rejects China's Framing of Taiwan Fishing Boat Fire Incident - China Stepping Up Persecution of Catholics Outside of State-Run Church - TSMC Boss C.C. Wei Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People - Pedestrians Get First Look at Record-Breaking New Tamsui River Bridge - Taiwanese Fashion Designer Makes Good Use of Age-Old Japanese Craft
