TaiwanPlus

TaiwanPlus (formerly Taiwan+) is an English-language streaming service based in Taiwan. It was launched on 31 August 2021 and targeted at an international audience.[2] It collates local and international news stories from both public and private Taiwanese media.[3]

TaiwanPlus
CountryTaiwan
Broadcast areainternational
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerGovernment of Taiwan
Key peopleJoanne Tsai (CEO)[1]
History
Launched31 August 2021 (2021-08-31)
Links
Websitehttps://www.taiwanplus.com
Availability
Streaming media
YouTube

History

The service was launched on 31 August 2021. It is overseen by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and operated by the Central News Agency (CNA).[4] The MOC first publicly expressed interest in an international streaming service in July 2020, but a proposal involving the Public Television Service (PTS) was met with backlash that led to the proposal's abandonment, over criticism that it would be a vehicle for propaganda and constitute government interference with the PTS.[5] The decision to give the operation responsibility to the CNA was made in May 2021 and the news agency promised to run the news on Taiwan+ independently from its other operations.[6]

The government of Taiwan has financed the service with NT$775 million ($23 million) and the aim of the service is to curb the influence of China Global Television Network operated by the Chinese government and project Taiwanese soft power through an all-English-language medium.[7]

In 2022, the documentary series Road to Legacy—about indie pop in Taiwan—was released on the service.[8]

References
  1. "Taiwan English language video platform names CEO in run-up to Aug. 30 launch". Central News Agency. July 30, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  2. "About Us". Taiwan Plus. Retrieved 2021-12-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Frater, Patrick (August 31, 2021). "Taiwan Plus Launched as English-Language Streaming Platform". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  4. "Government launches new English video platform Taiwan Plus". Radio Taiwan International. Retrieved 2021-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Chiang, Stephanie (August 31, 2021). "Government media platform 'TaiwanPlus' goes live". Taiwan News. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  6. "Culture Ministry selects CNA to operate English-language video platform". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 2021-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Facing China 'squeeze', Taiwan launches English-language news platform". Reuters. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  8. Ng, Scott (January 18, 2022). "Taiwan's indie music scene takes center stage in 10-part docuseries 'Road To Legacy'". NME. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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