What's next for the relationships between Taiwan, the EU, and the United States as Trump begins his second term? Will it take an unexpected turn for the better, or face serious turbulence?
With Taiwan facing mounting threats from China and a world of shifting alliances, the stakes have never been higher. Political scientists struggle to map the course of global relations under Trump's unpredictable leadership. Will Taiwan become a pawn in trade negotiations with China, or will it emerge as a cornerstone of democratic alliances in Asia?
Join us for a lively debate tacking these pressing questions and examining the futures of Taiwan, the EU, and the United States in an era of uncertainty. Engage with experts, share your thoughts, and be part of shaping the dialogue on these critical global issues.
The event is organized by Taiwan Corner and supported by Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.
Category: International Politics, Asia, Debate
Address: Huset, Rådhusstræde 13, 1466 København K, Room: Salon K, 2. floor
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:10
Ticket Price: Free
Catering: Light refreshments
Agenda
13:00 - 13:15 - Welcome - Michael Danielsen, Chairman of Taiwan Corner
13:15 - 13:45 - The Democratic Development - Globally and in Taiwan - Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director at Alliance of Democracies Foundation in conservation with Michael Danielsen
13:45 - 14:30 - Navigating the Future: US-Taiwan Relations Under the Second Trump Administration - Jens Damm, visiting chair of Taiwan Studies at the University of Leiden and is a research fellow at the European Research Center on Contemporary Taiwan (ERCCT) at Eberhard Karls University Tübingen.
14:30 14:45 Break
14:45 - 15:15 - How is the global temperature in Taiwan? Brian Hioe, founding editor of New Bloom
15:15 - 16:00 - EU and Taiwan are getting closer. Partners? Friends? - Chun-Yi Lee, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations. Director, Taiwan Research Hub, University of Nottingham
16:00 -16:10 Wrap up and goodbye - Michael Danielsen, Chairman of Taiwan Corner
Speakers
Brian Hioe: Brian Hioe is one of the founding editors of New Bloom. He is a freelance journalist, as well as a translator. He is the author of the recently published novel 'Taiwan at Daybreak' drawing from the experiences of his early 20s as a young activist in the Sunflower Movement, Occupy Wall Street and the founding of New Bloom.
He has also been Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellow at the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy from 2017 to 2018 and is currently a Non-Resident Fellow at the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Studies Programme. Brian Hioe, founding editor of New Bloom.
Chun-Yi Lee: Prior to joining School of Politics and International Relations, Chun-Yi was an Assistant Professor at school of Contemporary Chinese Studies (SCCS) at University of Nottingham from June 2013 to July 2016. Chun-yi was a ESRC research fellow from September 2011 to June 2013, post-doc researcher at Institute of East Asia Studies, University of Duisburg, Germany from 2010 September to 2011 October; a writing-up grant scholar at Modern East Asia Research Center (MEARC), Leiden University, the Netherlands from 2009 September to 2010 September. Her book, Taiwanese Business or Chinese Security Asset was published by Routledge in 2011.
Jens Damm: visiting chair of Taiwan Studies at Leiden University and research fellow at ERCCT (Tübingen), focuses on new media, Taiwanese/Chinese diasporas, and gender studies. He led a project on China's cultural diplomacy (2015-2017) in Prague. His current work explores Taiwan's role in US-China-EU strategic dynamics. He is co-editing Unpacking 'De-risking' China in the Indo-Pacific (Routledge, 2025) alongside Karl Chee Leong Lee, Shahadah Jamil, Nurliana Kamaruddin, and Alan Hao Yang.
He will focus on USA Taiwan relations. As Trump starts his second term, US-Taiwan relations face new challenges. While concerns arise over Taiwan's security and economy due to Trump's unpredictability, opportunities exist in arms sales, cooperation, and supply chains. This talk will explore US-China tensions, Taiwan's tech role, and its alliances. Key topics include Trump's support for Taiwan, sovereignty debates, and future scenarios. Optimism relies on US defense support, faster arms deliveries, and secure semiconductor supply chains. Taiwan's success hinges on stronger Indo-Pacific ties and cooperation with the US, Japan, and Europe. A Q&A session will follow.
Jonas Parello-Plesner: Executive Director at Alliance of Democracies Foundation. He is a vocal and respected voice in various Danish media including TV, radio and newspapers about Taiwan, China and global democracy. He has been in Taiwan several times and organizes the yearly 'Copenhagen Democracy Summit'. Lastly, he is the author of the books 'Kampen om Taiwan' or in English 'The battle for.
With Taiwan facing mounting threats from China and a world of shifting alliances, the stakes have never been higher. Political scientists struggle to map the course of global relations under Trump's unpredictable leadership. Will Taiwan become a pawn in trade negotiations with China, or will it emerge as a cornerstone of democratic alliances in Asia?
Join us for a lively debate tacking these pressing questions and examining the futures of Taiwan, the EU, and the United States in an era of uncertainty. Engage with experts, share your thoughts, and be part of shaping the dialogue on these critical global issues.
The event is organized by Taiwan Corner and supported by Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.
Category: International Politics, Asia, Debate
Address: Huset, Rådhusstræde 13, 1466 København K, Room: Salon K, 2. floor
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 13:00 - 16:10
Ticket Price: Free
Catering: Light refreshments
Agenda
13:00 - 13:15 - Welcome - Michael Danielsen, Chairman of Taiwan Corner
13:15 - 13:45 - The Democratic Development - Globally and in Taiwan - Jonas Parello-Plesner, Executive Director at Alliance of Democracies Foundation in conservation with Michael Danielsen
13:45 - 14:30 - Navigating the Future: US-Taiwan Relations Under the Second Trump Administration - Jens Damm, visiting chair of Taiwan Studies at the University of Leiden and is a research fellow at the European Research Center on Contemporary Taiwan (ERCCT) at Eberhard Karls University Tübingen.
14:30 14:45 Break
14:45 - 15:15 - How is the global temperature in Taiwan? Brian Hioe, founding editor of New Bloom
15:15 - 16:00 - EU and Taiwan are getting closer. Partners? Friends? - Chun-Yi Lee, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations. Director, Taiwan Research Hub, University of Nottingham
16:00 -16:10 Wrap up and goodbye - Michael Danielsen, Chairman of Taiwan Corner
Speakers
Brian Hioe: Brian Hioe is one of the founding editors of New Bloom. He is a freelance journalist, as well as a translator. He is the author of the recently published novel 'Taiwan at Daybreak' drawing from the experiences of his early 20s as a young activist in the Sunflower Movement, Occupy Wall Street and the founding of New Bloom.
He has also been Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellow at the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy from 2017 to 2018 and is currently a Non-Resident Fellow at the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Studies Programme. Brian Hioe, founding editor of New Bloom.
Chun-Yi Lee: Prior to joining School of Politics and International Relations, Chun-Yi was an Assistant Professor at school of Contemporary Chinese Studies (SCCS) at University of Nottingham from June 2013 to July 2016. Chun-yi was a ESRC research fellow from September 2011 to June 2013, post-doc researcher at Institute of East Asia Studies, University of Duisburg, Germany from 2010 September to 2011 October; a writing-up grant scholar at Modern East Asia Research Center (MEARC), Leiden University, the Netherlands from 2009 September to 2010 September. Her book, Taiwanese Business or Chinese Security Asset was published by Routledge in 2011.
Jens Damm: visiting chair of Taiwan Studies at Leiden University and research fellow at ERCCT (Tübingen), focuses on new media, Taiwanese/Chinese diasporas, and gender studies. He led a project on China's cultural diplomacy (2015-2017) in Prague. His current work explores Taiwan's role in US-China-EU strategic dynamics. He is co-editing Unpacking 'De-risking' China in the Indo-Pacific (Routledge, 2025) alongside Karl Chee Leong Lee, Shahadah Jamil, Nurliana Kamaruddin, and Alan Hao Yang.
He will focus on USA Taiwan relations. As Trump starts his second term, US-Taiwan relations face new challenges. While concerns arise over Taiwan's security and economy due to Trump's unpredictability, opportunities exist in arms sales, cooperation, and supply chains. This talk will explore US-China tensions, Taiwan's tech role, and its alliances. Key topics include Trump's support for Taiwan, sovereignty debates, and future scenarios. Optimism relies on US defense support, faster arms deliveries, and secure semiconductor supply chains. Taiwan's success hinges on stronger Indo-Pacific ties and cooperation with the US, Japan, and Europe. A Q&A session will follow.
Jonas Parello-Plesner: Executive Director at Alliance of Democracies Foundation. He is a vocal and respected voice in various Danish media including TV, radio and newspapers about Taiwan, China and global democracy. He has been in Taiwan several times and organizes the yearly 'Copenhagen Democracy Summit'. Lastly, he is the author of the books 'Kampen om Taiwan' or in English 'The battle for.
