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Cross-Strait Developments in 2013: New Trends and Prospects

Thu. October 3rd, 2013
Washington, DC

Following the 2012 elections in Taiwan and the United States and a leadership change in China, relations across the Taiwan Strait have generally remained stable. Economic and cultural exchanges continue to increase between Taiwan and the mainland, and China has agreed to a small increase in Taiwan’s international presence through guest attendance at the International Civil Aviation Organization assembly.

While the United States and China are in the midst of engaging and hedging in a rapidly changing region, Taiwan remains a potentially contentious, though delicately managed, issue. Domestically, Taiwan’s democracy continues its turbulent path under unique circumstances.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in conjunction with Republic of China Mainland Affairs Council and National Chengchi University, hosted a two-day conference featuring panels of leading Taiwanese, American, and Chinese thinkers taking stock of U.S.-Taiwan-China relations and the challenges in the months ahead.

Thu. October 3rd, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

The Washington-Taipei-Beijing Triangle

This panel discussed the strategic interactions between China, Taiwan, and the United States, and the implications for cross-strait dynamics.

This panel discussed the strategic interactions between China, Taiwan, and the United States, and the implications for cross-strait dynamics. Speakers included Arthur Shuh-Fan Ding of the National Chengchi University, Kwei-bo Huang of the National Chengchi University, Robert Sutter of George Washington University, Li Peng of the University of Maryland, and Cynthia Watson of the National Defense University. It was moderated by Richard Bush of the Brookings Institution.

Kwei-Bo HUANG

National Chengchi University

Arthur Shuh-Fan Ding

Robert Sutter

Li Peng

Richard Bush

Cynthia Watson

National War College

Thu. October 3rd, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Luncheon Keynote With Kin Moy

Kin Moy, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, spoke on the positive trends in U.S.-Taiwan ties and areas for further cooperation in the context of cross-strait relations.

Kin Moy, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, spoke on the positive trends in U.S.-Taiwan ties and areas for further cooperation in the context of cross-strait relations. Carnegie’s Douglas Paal moderated.

Douglas H. Paal

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program

Kin Moy

Thu. October 3rd, 2013 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Opportunities and Challenges in Cross-Strait Relations

Panelists reflected on promising trends as well as longstanding obstacles in economic, political, and societal interactions between China and Taiwan.

Panelists reflected on promising trends as well as longstanding obstacles in economic, political, and societal interactions between China and Taiwan. Discussants included Chien-Min Chao of the Chinese Culture University, Samuel Shiouh-Guang Wu of National Taipei University, Alan Romberg of the Stimson Center, and Shulong Chu of Tsinghua University. Michael McDevitt of CNA and Bernard Cole of the National Defense University moderated.

Samuel Shiouh-Guang Wu

Chien-Min Chao

Alan D. Romberg

Shulong Chu

RADM (Ret.) Michael McDevitt

Bernard Cole

National War College

Thu. October 3rd, 2013 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EST

The Asia-Pacific Region and Cross-Strait Relations

This panel examined how cross-strait relations fit into broader strategic trends, as well as the important regional implications from such developments.

This panel examined how cross-strait relations fit into broader strategic trends, as well as the important regional implications from such developments. Panelists included Yann-Huei Song of the Academia Sinica, Chyungly Lee of National Chengchi University, Michael Auslin of American Enterprise Institute, Carnegie’ Michael Swaine, and Canrong Jin of Renmin University. Carnegie’ Douglas H. Paal moderated.

Chyungly Lee

Yann-huei Song

Michael Auslin

Canrong JIN

Renmin University

Douglas H. Paal

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program

Michael D. Swaine

Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Fri. October 4th, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Domestic Developments in Mainland China

Cross-strait relations have evolved in part as a function of domestic political and social trends.

Cross-strait relations have evolved in part as a function of domestic political and social trends. Panelists examined how the Taiwan issue fits into policy goals and priorities. Discussants included Chih-Chieh Chou of National Chung Kung University, Chung-min Tsai of the National Chengchi University, David Shambaugh of George Washington University, Fan Li of the World and China Institute, and Kenneth Lieberthal of the Brookings Institution. David M. Lampton of Johns Hopkins University SAIS moderated.

Chung-Min TSAI

National Chengchi University

Chih-Chieh Chou

David Shambaugh

Fan Li

David M. Lampton

Kenneth Lieberthal

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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Douglas H. Paal

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program

Paal previously served as vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase International and as unofficial U.S. representative to Taiwan as director of the American Institute in Taiwan.

Kin Moy