Taiwan
Calling Home: Laurence Larson in Taipei, Taiwan
Auckland-born musician Laurence Larson has carved out a name for himself in China and Taiwan with his electronic C-Pop ballads that have garnered millions of views on social media. He's Calling Home… Audio
China looks to send message of control
The annual National People's Congress got underway in Beijing on Friday amid what state media are calling 'wartime measures'. China correspondent Nathan van der Klippe joins the show to discuss this… Audio
Do track and trace apps work, top Amazon engineer 'rage quits'
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at whether contact tracing apps are delivering as promised, even as privacy is threatened. Tim Bray, a legend in technology circles, quit as… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
NZ backing Taiwan in WHO stand off with China
New Zealand puts its support behind Taiwan in its bid to have a role in the World Health Organisation, raising the ire of China. Richard Harman talks about what's happening. Audio
Covid-19: Foreigners being targetted as threats in China
Video emerged this week of a foreigner being held down with a pole by three officials in Beijing for not wearing a mask in public. Nathan van der Klippe is The Globe and Mail's Beijing correspondent… Audio
Eight more people in quarantine in American Samoa
Eight passengers on a Hawaiian Air flight to American Samoa are in quarantine in the territory as part of safety measures against the coronavirus outbreak.
China correspondent: "The world's most populous country is on hold"
The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has impacted the world's most populous country in almost every way possible, leaving it in a shut-down state. Globe and Mail Beijing correspondent Nathan… Audio
Taiwan Election Upset
Taiwan's election this week delivered a win for the incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen, who opposes a closer relationship with China and has taken a bullish approach to Chinese intervention in Taiwan.
…Pacific leaders congratulate Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen on re-election
Taiwan's Pacific allies have congratulated Tsai Ing-wen on her landslide re-election.
Marshalls strikes deal with Taiwan to boost connectivity
The president of the Marshall Islands says a deal struck with Taiwan will improve communication in the outer islands.
Marshall Islands and Taiwan sign trade deal
The Marshall Islands and Taiwan have signed an economic cooperation agreement, in an effort to foster "even stronger" economic and trade links.
Jung Chang: 'I still have a tremendous optimism for China'
Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang joins the show to discuss her latest book Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister and why she still remains optimistic about the future of her homeland. Audio
Taiwan's heart 'broken' over Solomons, Kiribati switch
Taiwan's Ambassador to Palau says his country was "betrayed" by Solomon Islands and Kiribati and its heart "broken".
US ambassador warns Solomon Islands against China ties
The US Ambassador to Solomon Islands has warned the country would face challenges if it severs ties with Taiwan in favour of China.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 September 2019
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China; Fiji opposition MP may appeal suspension - NFP leader; The New Zealand measles threat prompts warnings in the Pacific, and; Australian… Audio
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China
A Solomon Islands minister says there could be difficult conversations ahead with both Taiwan and China as the nation reviews its diplomatic relations with Taipei. Audio
Tuvalu, Nauru firm on support for Taiwan
The leaders of Nauru and Tuvalu have reaffirmed their support for Taiwan, as Solomon Islands weighs switching allegiance to China.
Violent protests in Indonesia, jubilation in Taiwan
Asia correspondent Ed White says Jakarta has seen some of its most violent protests in recent years following the confirmation of presidential election results. Meanwhile scenes of jubilation in… Audio
Taiwan thanks Pacific allies for WHO bid support
Taiwan has thanked its Pacific allies for supporting its bid to join the World Health Organisation.