Emily Feng
Stories
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A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are in dispute. This has been the case for hundreds of years, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.
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Taiwan is awaiting a second Trump term with trepidation
The U.S. appears looks like Taiwan's most important security guarantor against neighboring China — though President-elect Trump has signaled he will be tough on both China and on Taiwan.
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Taiwan's business leaders are finding ways to reduce their exposure in China
Amid geopolitical uncertainties, Taiwan has slashed its investment in China to the lowest level in nearly a quarter century as the island strives to "derisk" itself from its powerful neighbor.
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China's economy adapts to serve older people
Companies in China are fueling a "silver economy" by adapting to serve hundreds of millions of people over the age of 60.
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AI has set off a race to build computing clusters. Here's what's happening in Taiwan
Around the world, companies and governments are competing over who can build the most computing power -- quickly -- as the computing demands of generative artificial intelligence expand.
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An opera troupe in Taiwan is preparing a lavish performance for the gods
Music is a big part of Taiwan’s culture. The island even has its own special type of opera. In one temple, a small theater troupe is preparing a special performance -- just for the gods.
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Taiwanese opera troupe prepares a lavish, multi-day performance for the gods
A Taiwanese opera troupe prepares a lavish, multi-day performance - for the gods.
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China repeatedly threatens to invade Taiwan. What would an invasion look like?
An upcoming Taiwanese television show is generating buzz for imagining what a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would look like.
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China ends international adoption. Reactions range from shock to relief
The decision has sent shockwaves through the adoption community and angered families still in the process of adopting children from China. We interviewed adoptees in the U.S. to hear their reaction.
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Why the island nation of Palau is a focus of the world’s 2 superpowers: U.S., China
The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions involving the U.S., China and Taiwan. It's a delicate geopolitical balancing act that Palau has had to do since its inception.
