Cross-Strait developments continue to reshape regional security and draw intense focus across European capitals. European policy posture on the Taiwan Strait is undergoing renewed debate amid high-level diplomatic moves and heightened maritime activity—from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visits to Northern Europe, to the joint statement released by the British, German, and French offices in Taipei regarding Chinese Coast Guard patrols.
Background & Context
Cross-Strait developments continue to reshape regional security and draw intense focus across European capitals. European policy posture on the Taiwan Strait is undergoing renewed debate amid high-level diplomatic moves and heightened maritime activity—from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visits to Northern Europe, to the joint statement released by the British, German, and French offices in Taipei regarding Chinese Coast Guard patrols.
At the same time, leading European policy institutions are floating bolder ideas. In a recent commentary for the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS) titled "The EU should bend the One China policy" CEPS CEO Karel Lannoo argued that Brussels should pragmatically adjust its traditional diplomatic boundaries to unlock deeper digital, economic, and technical cooperation with Taiwan.
Yet, institutional papers and formal diplomatic scripts often mask generation-level shifts among researchers on the ground. How do young European scholars, policy analysts, and international researchers actually view cross-Strait stability, economic de-risking, and Europe’s strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific?
To unpack these evolving views and foster an open, unvarnished dialogue, the Global Governance Institution (GGI) is hosting an interactive hybrid lecture and roundtable discussion.Keynote Presentation (via Video Link): Dr. James Li-Chung Yuan
(Adjunct Assistant Professor, NCCU Taipei; Ph.D. in War Studies, King’s College London)
Moderated Roundtable & Open Q&A (In-Person): Interactive exchange with international researchers and young scholars in Beijing.
Date & Time:
Saturday, 25 July · 4:00–6:00 PM (BJT)
Venue:
Center for Inclusive Coexistence of Civilizations Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all registered attendees following the discussion.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75617242958
Meeting ID: 756 1724 2958
Registration & Attendance
On-site seats are limited. We especially encourage young European scholars, international researchers, and students based in Beijing to participate and share their perspectives.
(If seats are fully booked, we will notify you accordingly.)
