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.
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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The Diary of Taiwan's First New Immigrant Legislator
From a Cambodian foreign spouse, Lin Li-chan became the first legislator to enter the Legislative Yuan as a new immigrant.
DetailsCross-Strait Trade and Taiwan’s Economic Development, including Impact of the 31 Measures
since she took office in 2016, President Tsai Ing-wen has refused to acknowledge the 1992 Consensus, which has frozen cross-strait relations and compressed Taiwan’s international participation. <br /> Not long ago, China unilaterally announced 31 policy measures to benefit the Taiwanese, affording “national treatment” conditions for Taiwanese businesses and people to invest and work on the mainland. In the future, it may be hard to avoid Taiwanese businesses and people moving to mainland China in large numbers. Facing this kind of unilateral opening, how should Taiwan respond?
DetailsManaging with Force, not Might
The Fair Winds Foundation invited former Premier Mao Chi-kuo to share management ideas and tips and teach leaders secrets to managing effectively as well as improving decision-making and execution.
DetailsMedia in the Wake of New Populist Movements
The populist movement is spreading all over the world. Populists often accuse the media as globalists and producers of fake news. How might independent media be reinvigorated and fight back, so as to play a positive role for society and democracy?
DetailsBitcoin and Blockchain: Disruptive New Technologies in Financial Services
The Fair Winds Foundation held on July 15 a special lecture entitled “Bitcoin and Blockchain: Disruptive New Technologies in Financial Services” featuring Dr. Ansel Teng as speaker. The event discussed the development and potential applications of Bitcoin and blockchain and recent speculation behind digital currencies.
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