Episode

Visiting Phoenix Mayor & Taiwan's Urban Diplomacy

Podcast: Taiwan Talk
Published: Jan 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 648
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Summary

Taiwan's presence on the global stage is often hindered due to international politics. But, the recent visit to Taipei by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego points to a practical solution. As Tamkang Univeristy professor of Diplomacy and International Affairs James Chen explains, urban diplomacy opens diplomacy at the subnational level, and can lead to practical and positive solutions which impact our everyday lives. ICRT's Hope Ngo and Tim Berge tell us more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn