Taiwan Salon

Taiwan Salon is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI), a 501(c)3 policy think tank in Washington, DC.Hosted by members of GTI’s staff, Taiwan Salon examines Taiwan’s cultural policy and approach to soft power from perspectives both inside and outside the government. Through interviews, the series illuminates how Taiwan’s unique history and culture interacts with policy and pinpoints opportunities and challenges for future “soft” engagement between Taiwan and the United States.Intro and outro music for the series is by I’mdifficult 我是機車少女.

Taiwan Salon is a government podcast hosted by Global Taiwan Institute, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Global Taiwan Institute hosts Taiwan Salon, a government show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  S5E6: How does Civil Society Shape Taiwan’s Space Ecosystem? ft. Andie Wang (Taiwan Space Generation)

  Oct 2, 202621 minS5

  As the Taiwanese government increasingly invests in its space capabilities, civil society is doing what state programs alone cannot: cultivating relations with international space communities which are often closed. With global competition in space technology heated, civil society organizations like Taiwan Space Generation (TSG) are playing an important role in building a resilient and sustainable space sector. In this episode, former GTI Communications Associate Yuchen Lee and Research Associate Jessica Shiao interview Andie Wang, President of TSG. Andie explains TSG’s mission to empower young professionals, foster cross-disciplinary dialogue, and conduct unofficial diplomacy for Taiwan. Together, we also discuss how space innovation can strengthen Taiwan’s image as a rising tech power while creating people-to-people exchange.

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  S5 E4: Is AI a New Form of Colonization? Defending Indigenous Sovereignty in A Tech World ft. Margaret Yun-Pu Tu

  Jul 31, 202619 minS5

  In the fourth episode of Taiwan Salon Season 5, former GTI Communications Associate Yuchen Lee and GTI Ya-Hui Chiu Summer Fellow Cara Bilson interview Margaret Yun-Pu Tu, a PhD candidate in Law at the University of Washington and co-founder of the Seattle-based NGO Pacific Alliance for Autonomous Traditions, Indigenous Sovereignty (PAFATIS). Ms. Tu explores the impact of AI on indigenous cultures and how maintaining data sovereignty is essential for indigenous groups globally and within Taiwan. Ms. Tu discusses how unauthorized data collection through large language models (LLMs) and careless AI-generated content undermines the autonomy Indigenous communities have fought hard to achieve. Moreover, such exploitation extends beyond technology into broader diplomatic practices when it comes to Indigenous cultural diplomacy. However, she also highlights how solutions may be found in grassroots tech initiatives and responsible legislation that elevate Indigenous perspectives in the crafting of public policy.

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  S5 E3: Indigenous Peoples, Global Ties: Reimagining Taiwan through Its Pacific Roots ft. Margaret Yun-Pu Tu (a.k.a. Nikal Kabala’an)

  May 4, 202621 minS5

  <p>“Taiwan is not only a geopolitical hotspot—it's part of a much longer Indigenous history across the Pacific.”</p><p><br></p><p>In Taiwan Salon Season 5 Episode 3, GTI Communications Associate Yuchen Lee and Spring 2026 Intern Cara Bilson speak with Margaret Yun-Pu Tu, a PhD candidate in Law at the University of Washington and co-founder of the Seattle-based NGO Pacific Alliance for Autonomous Traditions, Indigenous Sovereignty (PAFATIS). Margaret shares her experience representing Taiwan at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), where Taiwanese Indigenous communities can circumvent diplomatic constraints and engage directly with Indigenous movements worldwide.</p><p><br>...

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  S5 E2: When K-POP Meets Hakka: The International Engagement of Hakka TV ft. Paul Shiang and I-Li Lo

  Mar 30, 202626 minS5

  <p>“When we saw Leeteuk from Super Junior speak Hakka at his concert, I was really moved because at that moment I realized this was no longer just a television program. It has become a sincere cultural exchange.”</p><p><br></p><p>In 2024, Hakka TV launched its first international co-production: Hakka Kitchen, a reality show that brings K-pop stars like Super Junior's Leeteuk together with Taiwanese artists to run a Hakka restaurant. This collaboration marked a breakthrough in Taiwan's media landscape—proving that ethnic media content and global pop culture can thrive together.</p><p><br></p><p>In this e...

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  S5 E1: Can Television Save a Language? The Story of Hakka TV ft. Paul Shiang and I-Li Lo

  Mar 11, 202626 minS5

  <p>“Hakka culture is not mainly about grand buildings or eye-catching symbols. It's not only about history and festivals. Instead, it lives quietly in everyday life, in our food, our language and our family relationships.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Characterized by their hospitality and distinctive food culture, the Hakka (客家) are one of Taiwan’s major ethnic groups, comprising about 20 percent of the population. Over the years, however, the Hakka language has experienced a sharp decline in everyday use. Hakka TV (客家電視), a public media platform, leverages creative programming to foster appreciation of Hakka culture while working to revive this beautiful language. Today, i...

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