The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Certified by

Deloitte

Date of certification

29/01/2025

Contact details

477 Collins Street
3000 Melbourne
Australia

Media Outlet Radio Taiwan International Date of first publication 18/04/2024 Date of Latest Change 23/01/2025

3. Public Service Media

3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence

The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.

Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?

Yes

What is the public service mission for which it is responsible?

RTI shall be responsible for:
Foreign broadcast of news and information, crafting a new image of the nation, creating a correct impression of the Republic of China among foreigners, and creating a stronger affinity amongst overseas compatriots for their ancestral homeland.
Broadcast to mainland China of news and information that serves to increase cross-strait communication and understanding.

Is this governed by legislation?

Yes

What law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?

Radio Taiwan International Establishment Act

Provide a reference URL here.

https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=P0000007

What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?

According to Radio Taiwan International Establishment Act, the Ministry of Culture is the supervisory agency of RTI.

How is income generated?

The budget for RTI come from:
1. Allocations from the supervisory agency.
2. Donations by domestic and foreign public and private organizations, groups, and individuals.
3. Income from services provided.
4. Other sources.

What portion of income is public funds?

Allocations from the supervisory agency

Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?

Yes

State here in what way.

In accordance with the Radio Taiwan International Production and Broadcasting Code, Rti news reporting and commentary should be independent and autonomous, and should not be influenced by any forces.
When reporting on news involving Rti, the public interest should be the basis, and when news involving Rti have become public issues, disclosures should be made to the public in accordance with the "Operation Directions for External Statements and Press Releases" of this station.
When reporting on news involving Rti, one should abide by the Production and Broadcasting Code and the spirit of media self-regulatory mechanisms, and provide relevant parties with fair opportunities to form dialogues.

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