The 2025 Yushan Forum, themed “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and a New World,” continued its discussions on Tuesday, with a focus on supply chain resilience and regional cooperation.
Deputy Foreign Minister Remus Chen (陳立國) chaired the Prospect Asia Roundtable, where he outlined Taiwan’s foreign policy priorities amid evolving global challenges. Chen emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience and enhancing partnerships across the Indo-Pacific as part of the latest phase of the New Southbound Policy.
Discussions on Regional Cooperation
The event featured several high-profile participants:
- Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-Large Audrey Tang (唐鳳) discussed the role of artificial intelligence in countering misinformation and promoting civil society resilience.
- Former Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations Bilahari Kausikan addressed regional diplomacy, highlighting that smaller nations in the Indo-Pacific must balance relations with both the U.S. and China rather than align with one over the other.
- New Zealand Pacific Economic Cooperation Council Chairman Alan Bollard analyzed geopolitical and economic trends under the new U.S. administration, noting that despite discussions on economic decoupling, historical patterns indicate continued economic cooperation in the region.
- Indian National Security Advisory Board member Anshuman Tripathi highlighted potential synergies between India’s software sector and Taiwan’s hardware industry. Chen reaffirmed this as a key focus of the New Southbound Policy+ initiative.
The discussions reflect Taiwan’s strategic approach to regional integration, economic security, and technological collaboration as it navigates shifting global dynamics.
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