Radio Taiwan International
Date: 05 September, 2019
By: Paula Chao

Taiwan was concerned about a few storms this week – Typhoon Lingling and the possibility that the Solomon Islands, Taiwan’s biggest South Pacific ally, could break diplomatic ties. In this episode, we take a closer look at that prospect and explain the phenomenon of typhoons in Taiwan. 

In another tempestuous story, HK democracy activist Joshua Wong visited Taiwan this week to stir up support for HK as it faces greater tensions with Beijing. We look at what he plans to do after HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s promised to withdraw the extradition bill.     [FULL STORY]