Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 Post-Presidential Election: The Future of Taiwan Explored

DateTimeLocation
Wednesday, February 10, 20161:00PM - 4:00PMThe Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs
1 Devonshire Place
M5S 3K7

Description

Interested in the results from this year’s Taiwanese Presidential election?
Curious about what’s next in store for Taiwan’s future?
What is the role of youth in Taiwan’s democracy?

“The Future of Taiwan” conference aims to bring together Torontonians interested in foreign affairs and Taiwanese politics for a critical discussion on the results of Taiwan’s presidential election that took place on January 16, 2016. Specifically, the panels will provide expert perspectives on predicted political, economic, and social changes as a result of the election, followed by brief question and answer sessions and panel discussion.

The first panel will discuss the regional impact of the election, with a special focus on Taiwanese-Chinese relations and prospects for Taiwan’s democracy. The second panel will highlight impacts of the election pertaining specifically to Taiwanese youth living both domestically and abroad.


Speakers

David Mulroney
Distinguished Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, former Canadian ambassador to the PRC and ROC

Joseph Wong
Ralph and Roz Halbert Professor of Innovation. Professor and Canada Research Chair, Department of Political Science

Victor C. Falkenheim
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and East Asian Studies, University of Toronto

Ito Peng
Professor of Sociology, Collaborative Master’s program in Asia-Pacific Studies, Asian Institute

Kevin Luo
Political Science PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto, St. George


Sponsors

Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union

Taiwan Now

Co-Sponsors

Asian Institute

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

New College Student Council

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