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Taiwan Salon, Episode 6: Randall L. Nadeau on Academic Exchanges Oct 07, 2022

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In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Randall L. Nadeau, the executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, commonly known as Fulbright Taiwan. Discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Confucius Institute closures, Dr. Nadeau talks about trends of interest in academic exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.

Taiwan Salon, Episode 5: Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao on the New Southbound Policy Sep 23, 2022

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In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao, the chairman of the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and the chairman of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at National Chengchi University. Dr. Hsiao discusses the importance of people-to-people ties in Taipei’s New Southbound Policy and how NGOs complement work being done by the government.

Taiwan Salon, Episode 4: Lung-chih Chang on Museums and Cultural Diplomacy Sep 09, 2022

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In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Lung-chih Chang, the director of the National Museum of Taiwan History (NMTH). Emphasizing the importance of creating a "museum of the people," Dr. Chang talks about how the NMTH curates its exhibits and collaborates internationally.

Taiwan Salon, Episode 3: Chun-ying Wei on Taiwan’s Cultural Policy Aug 26, 2022

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In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Manager Marshall Reid interview Dr. Chun-ying Wei, a board member of the Taiwan Association of Cultural Policy Studies and an assistant professor at National Sun Yat-Sen University. Dr. Wei discusses Taiwan’s National Cultural Congress, culture white papers, and the government’s current approach to cultural policy.

Taiwan Salon, Episode 2: Shelley Rigger on Democracy and Soft Power Aug 12, 2022

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In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Dr. Shelley Rigger, a GTI advisor, interim vice president for academic affairs, and the Brown Professor of Political Science at Davidson College. Addressing the strengths and limitations of using democratic values as a source of soft power, Dr. Rigger discusses how democratic values tie into the Taiwanese identity and contribute to the island’s international engagement.

Taiwan Salon, Episode 1: Audrey Tang on Taiwan’s Digital Diplomacy Jul 29, 2022

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In this episode of Taiwan Salon, host and GTI Research Assistant Adrienne Wu and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Minister Audrey Tang, the digital minister of Taiwan. To kick off the season, Minister Tang discusses Taiwan’s aptitude for collaboration across diversity and how digital tools can strengthen democracy and augment diplomacy.

Teaser: Taiwan Salon Jul 26, 2022

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Hosted by members of GTI’s staff, Taiwan Salon will examine Taiwan’s cultural policy and approach to soft power from perspectives both inside and outside the government. Make sure to join us as we discuss how Taiwan’s unique history and culture interacts with policy and outline opportunities and challenges for future “soft” engagement between Taiwan and the United States.

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