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Political History Episodes

Delve into Taiwan’s political evolution from colonial rule to democracy, examining key events and figures that have influenced its governance and international relations.
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Sept. 16, 2021

S1-E4 - Mao Really Wants Taiwan - and a Taiwanese Spy Almost Gave it to Him!

Only one Taiwanese person is known to have survived the famed Long March of Chinese communists led by "Chairman" Mao. Hear the story of Cai Xiaoqian (蔡孝乾) from modern-day Changhua County, who became Mao's spymaster in Taiwan... and whose work almost led to a successful invasion!
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Sept. 11, 2021

S1-E3 - The Fall of Fort Zeelandia

The Dutch put up a good fight... but a traitor seals their fate. Here's the end of the story of how the Dutch lost Taiwan.
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Sept. 11, 2021

S1-E2 - Koxinga VS. The Dutch - Round One

Pirate Warlord Koxinga's successful invasion of Taiwan changed everything. Here's part one of the tale of an epic, nine-month struggle with the Dutch in Anping, modern-day Tainan.