To grasp significant global trends and the opportunities and challenges they bring for Taiwan, the Foundation invites leading theorists, politicians, entrepreneurs, and social activists to give public lectures on these crucial issues.
“Strategic Calculation and International Balance: Unveiling the Secret Negotiations During the Second Sino-Japanese War”.
The speaker is Ms. Tai-chun Kuo, researcher at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. The discussant is Mr. Chi His-sheng, a retired professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. <br /> <br /> The secret negotiations between China and Japan can be said to be one of the most elusive and unpredictable phenomena during the Second Sino-Japanese War (also known as the War of Resistance Against Japan). Although the two countries fought fiercely on the battlefield during the War of Resistance, their public or private contacts and negotiations never ceased. During the Battle of Shanghai in 1937, German Ambassador to China, Hans von Wangenheim, was commissioned by Japan to mediate. Moreover, secret negotiations between Tokyo and Chongqing almost never stopped during the entire War of Resistance, with envoys coming and going. Kong Xiangxi, T. V. Soong, Zhang Qun, Dai Li, Zhang Jiluan, and even Soong Mei-ling were all seriously involved. Chiang Kai-shek even reviewed and provided opinions several times.
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Can Electric Vehicles Become the Next Sacred Mountain?
“Net zero carbon emissions” has become a common goal pursued by the world. In order to reduce carbon emissions, many countries have clearly stipulated the sunset years of fuel vehicles. Therefore, electric vehicles have not only become a new blue ocean for digital transformation of automobiles, but also an industry that will become a market that countries compete to seize.
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“Heavy Revolution: Resilience, Cost, and Prospects of the Chinese Communist Party’s Past Century”
The Chinese Communist Party was founded in 1920 and held its first national congress in 1921, officially entering China’s history. After experiencing various storms and waves in China and the world in the 20th century, it has not only ruled the mainland for more than 70 years, but also led China onto the world stage, becoming a powerful country that competes with the Western system.
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A Different Taitung: The Story of Taitung’s Nine Year Transformation
Taitung underwent significant changes under the leadership of Huang Chien-ting. With international events such as hot air balloon festivals, surfing competitions, and triathlons, Taitung has successfully attracted over six million tourists annually, creating conditions for local economic prosperity. In 2016, Taitung was selected as one of the top ten tourist cities in Asia by the Lonely Planet travel guide, receiving international recognition. The Fair Winds Foundation invited Huang to share his successful experience in local governance.
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How Taiwan Should Respond to New U.S.-China Chess Game
In the face of the new international political situation of the US-China confrontation, whether the two sides adopt competition, confrontation, or cooperation in politics, economy, diplomacy, trade, and other aspects, it affects the global political and economic situation.
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ThunderCore: Building a Fast, Secure, and Highly Scalable Blockchain with Large-Scale Consensus Mechanisms
The Taiwan Future Society and the Fair Winds Foundation specially invited Dr. Chris Wang, co-founder and CEO of ThunderCore, to give a lecture in Taiwan. The main purpose of this lecture is to explore how to break through the current blockchain technology platform dilemma, optimize blockchain infrastructure, and make it faster, safer, and more scalable.
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Why the Future Doesn't Need You
Technology is rapidly developing, and creativity drives economic growth and social evolution. Those who can interpret future trends have the opportunity to succeed. The Fair Winds Foundation and Taiwan Future Society have invited serial entrepreneur Mr. Tang Haisong to present the latest observations and interpretations of future trends in innovative technology, forward-looking technology, hardware development, and global power transfer.
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The Third Mission of Universities: Innovation and Knowledge Transfer
Higher education in Taiwan, mainland China, and Hong Kong is currently facing serious difficulties: mainland China is investing heavily in key areas, but its policies are rigid; Taiwan’s elections are populist; and Hong Kong’s industrial structure is unbalanced, with civil servants in power. Without returning to professional leadership and taking seriously the importance of technological innovation in an era of dramatic change, it is impossible to produce first-class universities and unleash the power of knowledge to drive society.
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2022 Fair Winds Lecture: Domestic and International Situation after Xi Jinping’s Third Term
The Chinese Communist Party is about to hold its 20th National Congress, and Xi Jinping will become the first General Secretary and President in the history of the Chinese Communist Party to win three consecutive terms. With the establishment of Xi’s three consecutive terms, will China’s internal governance become more authoritarian?
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Revisiting the History of the Second Sino-Japanese War: The Distance between War and Us
The brutal war in Ukraine has once again made people realize the cruelty of war and the value of peace.
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