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.

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?

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.

Clouds of Uncertainty Over the Korean Peninsula

In recent years, North Korea has actively developed nuclear weapons and launched missile tests, making the situation in Northeast Asia increasingly tense and prompting President Donald Trump of the United States and President Moon Jae-in of South Korea to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un multiple times to avoid the threat of nuclear war in the region. On the other hand, at the time of the U.S.-China trade war, Japan and South Korea are also experiencing tensions over labor compensation and trade issues, shaking the strategic partnership between the United States, Japan, and South Korea. How should East Asian countries, including Taiwan, cope with U.S.-China competition and the increasingly complex geo-political situation?

The U.S.-China Trade War and Its Impact

Since the trade war between China and the United States began 2018, its impact has been worldwide and especially prominent on the global economy. If the trade war persists, then global supply chains may be reorganized, and social and political problems may follow. Even if China and the United States were to reach a compromise on trade issues, it does not necessarily mean that the long-term competitive relationship between China and the United States can be eased. What are the key issues behind the U.S.-China trade conflict? What counter-measures should Taiwan adopt in the crack?

A New Cold War？The Inevitable Conflict Between China and the United States

The trade war between China and the United States that started in early 2018 has not changed due to the results of the U.S. midterm elections. In addition to trade disputes between the two sides, there are also regional security issues such as North Korea, the South China Sea, and Taiwan. Many observers are concerned whether conflict is inevitable between China and the United States. Will a new “Cold War” develop between the two countries?

Whither American Democracy? Whither American Democracy?

The Lost West? The Rise of the East?

Amid the trade war between the United States and China, populism is gradually eroding the international system led by the United States built on liberal and democratic values. A participant in the past, China is attempting to restructure the international economic and trade system as a major power.

China under Xi Jinping

The New State of Affairs in East Asia After the U.S. Presidential Election

The 2020 United States presidential election is the most antagonistic, chaotic, and confusing election in the past century. No matter the outcome of the election, it will have a major impact on the United States itself and other countries in the world.