TaiwanPlus
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| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | international |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Government of Taiwan |
| Key people | Joanne Tsai (CEO)[1] |
| History | |
| Launched | 30 August 2021 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://www.taiwanplus.com |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| YouTube | [1] |
TaiwanPlus (formerly Taiwan+) is a free English-language streaming service based in Taiwan. It was launched on 30 August 2021 and targeted at an international audience.[2][3] It collates local and international news stories from both public and private Taiwanese media.[4]
History
The service was launched on 30 August 2021.[5] It is overseen by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and operated by the Central News Agency (CNA).[6] 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.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9]
In 2022, the documentary series Road to Legacy—about indie pop in Taiwan—was released on the service.[10]
References
- ^ "Taiwan English language video platform names CEO in run-up to Aug. 30 launch". Central News Agency. July 30, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "About Us". Taiwan Plus. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Chiang, Stephanie (31 August 2021). "Government media platform 'TaiwanPlus' goes live". Taiwan News. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (August 31, 2021). "Taiwan Plus Launched as English-Language Streaming Platform". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "TaiwanPlus video, news platform officially launched". Taiwan Today. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Government launches new English video platform Taiwan Plus". Radio Taiwan International. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Chiang, Stephanie (August 31, 2021). "Government media platform 'TaiwanPlus' goes live". Taiwan News. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "Culture Ministry selects CNA to operate English-language video platform". focustaiwan.tw. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Facing China 'squeeze', Taiwan launches English-language news platform". Reuters. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ 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.