The inaugural CESASS-CHAT, titled “Southeast Asian Policy in Taiwan,” was successfully held on July 12th, 2024. The event featured esteemed speakers Chen An Chou, Suthasinee Huang, and Yi Ching Wang, who provided in-depth insights into Taiwan’s Southeast Asian policy.
This first session of the CESASS-CHAT series attracted a diverse audience, including academics, students, and members of the public interested in Southeast Asian affairs and Taiwan’s foreign policy. The event offered a platform for discussing Taiwan’s strategic engagements with Southeast Asian countries, focusing on southern policy, new southbound policy, and implementation measures.Â
Chen An Chou, offered a comprehensive overview of Taiwan’s Southern Policy, emphasizing its role in enhancing regional stability and cooperation. Suthasinee Huang explored the New Southbound Policy, highlighting its objectives to boost trade, investment, and people-to-people connections between Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Yi Ching Wang discussed the practical aspects of these policies’ implementation, outlining the measures taken to foster cooperation and development.
The session included a lively Q&A segment, where attendees engaged directly with the speakers, enhancing their understanding of the complexities of Southeast Asian policy in Taiwan. The event concluded with a networking session, fostering further discussions and collaborations among participants.