Global Taipei Dialogue

Global Taipei Dialogue XV: Communicating the Climate Crisis

As extreme weather phenomena are on the rise in Taiwan and around the globe, the climate crisis has become tangible, relatable, and specific to our everyday experiences. At the same time, inciting individual action to combat the climate emergency is increasingly complicated as the conversation about environmental issues is highly polarized. A long history of industry lobbying and misinformation generated distrust in messages about the urgency of the climate crisis, a phenomenon whose effects are further exacerbated in the digital era as fake discourses around climate issues are easily amplified on social media.

Global Taipei Dialogue XIII: Telling the Taiwan Story -- November 30th

This event invited four distinguished foreign-language reporters in Taiwan to share their experience of sharing Taiwanese stories in foreign-language media and discussed with the audience how we hope to help foreign audiences get to know Taiwan better.

Global Taipei Dialogue XII:Film, Television, Video and Taiwan's Soft Power -- September 29th

On September 29, Taiwan NextGen Foundation hosted our Global Taipei Dialogue XII: Film, TV, Video and Taiwan's Soft Power. Our guest speakers included Issac Wang, producer of "Island Nation", Taiwan's first political drama series, and Tobie Openshaw, a documentary filmmaker and photographer whose work was featured by National Geographic, Discovery, and more.

COVID-19 & Human Rights of Migrants -- August 26th

Taiwan NextGen and Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation co-hosted the 11th "Global Taipei Dialogue" on the evening of the 26th (Thursday) to discuss the situation of migrant workers under the global epidemic, and invited Yung-Ta Chien (Freelance Journalist and Author), Lennon Yi-Da Wong (Serve the People Association), Lâm Quế Kim (Taoyuan City New Immigrants Association), and Fr. Peter Nguyen Van Hung (The Vietnamese Migrant Workers and Immigrants Office) to share their insights.

Education and Taiwan's New Southbound Policy -- June 23rd

Under the New Southbound Policy, education remains a vital area for soft power projection. As the number of students from the New Southbound Policy countries in Taiwan continues to grow, education-related issues emerge, including resource allocation, policymaking, and execution of novel education plans.

Environmental Governance & Soft Power -- April 29th

This forum invited Dr. Tsung-Yi Lin, the dean of the Department of Geography at National Taiwan Normal University, Mr. Tim Schütz, a visiting scholar from the School of Innovation at National Chengchi University, and Mr. Nate Maynard, an environmental educator and host of Ghost Island Media, to give the lectures at Global Taipei Dialogue.

Art & Multilingualism -- March 27th

Taiwan NextGen Foundation was honored to host the 8th Global Taipei Dialogue (GTD) on Saturday March 27th at the Main Hall of the Kishu An Forest of Literature. The event hosted distinguished guests Mr. Maxime Ramon from the Belgian Office in Taipei and Ms. Shih Hsin-Yuan (施馨媛) from the National Theater and Concert Hall (國家兩廳院). The audience was also treated to a quadrilingual theatre arts showcase courtesy of the Formosa Improv Group and a panel discussion with arts organizers.

Mental Health -- January 28th

During this forum we discussed the issue of mental health and social safety nets. With the development of society and the advancement of medical treatment, we have discovered that a person's health does not only depend on the physical state but also their mental health.

Press Freedom -- December 23rd

How can Taiwan move towards a low-impact model? How should the authorities support agriculture while simultaneously ensuring the industry benefits local communities and remains respectful of wildlife, local people and their cultures? Last but not last, how can Taiwan enhance the brand recognition of its agricultural products as well as the value added of the agricultural output?

Sustainable Agriculture -- November 27th

How can Taiwan move towards a low-impact model? How should the authorities support agriculture while simultaneously ensuring the industry benefits local communities and remains respectful of wildlife, local people and their cultures? Last but not last, how can Taiwan enhance the brand recognition of its agricultural products as well as the value added of the agricultural output?

Sustainable Tourism --October 29th, 2020 7-9:30PM

The fourth Global Taipei Dialogue will tackle the issue of particular relevance to the international community – Sustainable Tourism. How can Taiwan move towards a low-impact model? How should the authorities support tourism while simultaneously ensuring the industry benefits local communities and remains respectful of wildlife, local people and their cultures? Last but not last, how can Taiwan increase indigenous participation in and benefits from tourism?

Taiwan's Healthcare System --September 17th 2020 6-8PM

Global Taipei Dialogue brings together a diverse crowd of residents to discuss issues important to society in Taiwan.

In this free event we'll discuss both the international and domestic conversations surrounding Taiwan's famous health care system and industry with experts in the health and political science fields. The event will have time for networking both before and after the presentations.

Schedule:

6PM - Doors open for networking with light drinks and snacks available

6:30 - Introduction from Taiwan NextGen Foundation CEO Kuanting Chen

6:40 Sponsors Welcome

6:45 Intro of our presenters

6:50 Presentations and Discussions:

Lev Nachman - Fulbright Scholar

"Taiwanese Healthcare Geopolitics During COVID-19: Nothing But Wins?"

Dr. Ho - Taipei Doctor’s Union

Taipei Medical Profession’s Present, Past, and Future.

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8:00-9:00 Open Networking

Part of Global Taipei Dialogue's mission is to provide more bilingual opportunities in Taiwan. Lev's presentation will be in English and Dr. Ho's Presentation will be in Chinese. We welcome folks of all language levels and abilities to enjoy both presentations and improve their bilingual abilities.

Women's Empowerment in Taipei ——JULY 2nd 2020 6-8:30PM


Join the next Global Taipei Dialogue as we discuss Women's Empowerment with MOWES.

Opening Speech: Vivian Huang

Sponsors Welcome: Alan Lee

Speakers: Wei Shuan Chang, Founder & CEO of WOMANY MEDIA GROUP

Workshop: MOWES

The Foreigner Experience with Taipei's Transportation Network—March 6th 2019

At this event we discussed the various transportation options in Taipei and how they compare internationally. Residents were also able to make suggestions for Taipei City Government on improvements they would like to see in Taipei's transportation system.

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