The Media Show: Taiwan’s war drama tests political boundaries on screen
Taiwan’s new military drama, leaked Tesla files, Downing Street’s influencer push
A new Taiwanese television series depicts a fictional Chinese military invasion. Zero Day Attack has prompted debate over censorship, political influence and media independence. Chris Buckley, China and Taiwan correspondent for the New York Times, outlines the production’s background and the reaction it has provoked.
A whistleblower leak of internal Tesla documents has led to renewed scrutiny of the electric carmaker’s safety record and corporate culture. The files include thousands of alleged customer complaints and were used to inform a new book, The Tesla Files, by investigative journalist Sönke Iwersen. He describes the reporting process and the challenges of handling sensitive data.
The UK government has held Downing Street’s first official reception for content creators. TikTok creator Gabriel Nussbaum and Politics ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ reporter Zoe Crowther discuss the event, how governments can engage influencers, and the broader implications for transparency and political journalism.
Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Dan Hardoon
Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai
Production Coordinator: Ruth Waites
Technical Coordinator: Samuel Iyiola
Sound: Rohan Madison
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