From time to time, we invite scholars and experts to give lectures or participate in closed-door discussions, in order to broaden understanding and share analysis of important events and issues.
Cross-Strait Relations from a Singaporean’s Perspective
The 2024 presidential election is approaching, and the cross-strait stance of each candidate’s camp has been the focus of attention. Will “war and peace” be the main theme of this election? What will the future of cross-strait relations be? Singapore, which has played a crucial role between the two sides on multiple occasions, how does it view the future development of cross-strait relations?
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Which is the Next Sacred Mountain？
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has become an indispensable global supply base for chips due to its mature foundation and reduced global production. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has been called Taiwan’s “sacred mountain” because of its pivotal role in the industry. However, hidden crises lurk in the midst of this prosperity. Beyond semiconductors, where is Taiwan’s next core industry? Where should Taiwan go next? What is the direction planned and the advantages? These questions deserve attention. The Monte Jade Science and Technology Association (Taiwan), K.T. Li Foundation for Development of Science and Technology, and Fiar Winds Foundation have invited industry experts to share their insights on this critical issue concerning Taiwan’s future.
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“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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The EU as a Global Normative Power: GDPR and the Building of a Worldwide Standard
The "right to be forgotten" is no longer just a description in poems but will also be an important point of view that affects global digital governance!
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TVBS International Forum: The New State of Affairs After Biden's Inauguration
The forum will be moderated by renowned anchor Jaw Shaw-kong and feature three heavyweight policy experts: Jiang Yi-huah (former premier), Su Chi (former secretary-general of the National Security Council), and Su Hung-da (chairman of Taiwan Association of International Relations).
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Fair Winds Lecture: Trends in Global Data Innovation
Current technology giants can be said to be data companies. Without data, they are unable to grasp consumer preferences.
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Outlook on Taiwan's Future by Reflecting on the 75th Anniversary of the Second Sino-Japanese War
The Second Sino-Japanese War, better known in Chinese as the War of Resistance Against Japan, is arguably the most important historical event in Asia in the 20th century.
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Fair Winds Lecture: Chiang Ching-kuo's Family and State Affairs Viewed from his Diary
Historical figures have multiple facets, and Chiang Ching-kuo is no exception. Chiang died 32 years ago. Most people think that he is both majestic and mysterious.
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Fair Winds Lecture: The Story of GIANT
Anthony Lo, founder of the GIANT brand and former chief executive officer (CEO) of GIANT group, the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer, overcame various challenges over 40 years and led GIANT’s marketing from Taiwan to the world’s top three bicycle brands.
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Do Morals Matter？Online Symposium
As we enter the spring of 2020, the is greeted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, letting us observe once again that many issues have no boundaries.
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