Today, Nicaragua becomes the latest country to sever ties with Taiwan in favor of China — but how much does it really affect Taiwan's international standing? And U.S. President Joe Biden calls for action to promote worldwide democracy as he opens the inaugural Democracy Summit — with Taiwan at the table. Also in the show: -"Zhai" — What is Taiwan's word of the year? -Zero COVID streak ends -An interview with Belize's house speaker -Taiwan ranks 16th in World Talent Index