On Thursday, June 6, 2024, two expert scholars from China visited with ICAS personnel to exchange views on current events in U.S.-China relations, especially as they relate to Taiwan.
The visiting scholars, Dr. Xin Qiang (Professor and Deputy Director, Center for American Studies, Fudan University) and Dr. Ji Ye (Professor of Law and Deputy Dean, Graduate Institute for Taiwan Studies, Xiamen University), both specialize in China-Taiwan cross-strait relations and U.S.-China relations.
The discussion was led by Mr. Sourabh Gupta (Senior Fellow & Head, Trade ‘n Technology Program, ICAS), who was accompanied by Ms. Jessica Martin (Research Associate & Manager, Maritime Affairs Program, ICAS) and several research assistant interns.
This discussion began with an exchange of perspectives on the current state of cross-strait affairs, both before and after the recent election of Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, and that of people-to-people exchanges. Following a brief dialogue to better clarify the technical legal aspects surrounding Beijing-Taipei relations and Taipei-Washington relations, the discussion shifted to the apparent progression of Taiwan’s socio-political condition and how that shift has impacted Taiwan’s global presence over time. The discourse concluded with both sides deliberating how the rest of the 2024 may impact U.S.-China-Taiwan relations.
