Taiwan's electric grid once again failed this week, causing rolling blackouts across the country. Unfortunately, this problem isn't new, and it has national security implications, which we explore in this edition of the show as well as Taipower's poor record.

Note 1 : This episode comes 4 days late from recording, ironically in part due to the rolling blackouts in this story.

Note 2: There was an audio problem, fixed in this rerelease.

As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.

Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.