Celebrating U.S.-Taiwan Relations and Taiwan’s Pivotal Role in Global Stability
Honolulu, Hawaii – 09/12/2024 – Pacific Forum, in partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), is proud to announce the launch of a special joint project marking the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).
This project aims to underscore the strategic significance of Taiwan in the global landscape, particularly in light of shared values of democracy and freedom, and its critical role in international supply chains.
Through a series of three high-level dialogues, leading experts will discuss Taiwan's role in regional security, the enduring impact of the TRA, and the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations.
The sessions feature insights from influential voices such as David Santoro, President of Pacific Forum, Ralph Cossa, President Emeritus of Pacific Forum, TECO Director General Richard Lin, and Denny Roy, Senior Fellow and Supervisor of POSCO Fellowship Program:
1. Taiwan and U.S. Taiwan Relations: https://youtu.be/Y_nv6K87sBk
2. U.S.-Taiwan Deterrence and Defense: https://youtu.be/Yu17NkKaiNw
3. Why Peace and Stability Across the Taiwan Strait Matters: https://youtu.be/SSpzq0CbOMw
Key Themes:
- The Taiwan Relations Act at 45: The discussions explore how the TRA has helped shape the U.S.-Taiwan partnership, providing a solid foundation for peace, security, and economic cooperation despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations.
- Strategic Importance of Taiwan: As Taiwan plays a critical role in global supply chains, especially in the semiconductor industry, the dialogues examine why maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is crucial for the global economy and regional security.
- Regional Security and U.S. Commitment: The sessions highlight why deterrence and defense remain key priorities in U.S.-Taiwan relations, with discussions on how to strengthen the Taiwan Strait’s security and prevent destabilizing actions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
