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Speaker’s Summary:
In April 2021, Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden made global headlines when they jointly “underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait”—the first such reference in a summit-level statement since both governments switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in the 1970s. Amidst a rapidly changing regional balance of power and with the Biden administration asserting that US allies would “take action” if Beijing seeks “to use force to disrupt the status quo.” What role could Japan and the US play if there were conflict across the Taiwan Strait? How have Japanese perspectives on this question evolved over time?
The views expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.
Registration:
Registration is only required for those wishing to view the Zoom livestream. This webinar will not be recorded.
If you are attending this event in-person at Moore Hall, Room 258, registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided following the discussion.
Co-Sponsors:
This event is cosponsored by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, Department of Asian Studies, and Department of Political Science and the East-West Center.
Speaker’s Summary:
In April 2021, Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden made global headlines when they jointly “underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait”—the first such reference in a summit-level statement since both governments switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in the 1970s. Amidst a rapidly changing regional balance of power and with the Biden administration asserting that US allies would “take action” if Beijing seeks “to use force to disrupt the status quo.” What role could Japan and the US play if there were conflict across the Taiwan Strait? How have Japanese perspectives on this question evolved over time?
The views expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.
Registration:
Registration is only required for those wishing to view the Zoom livestream. This webinar will not be recorded.
If you are attending this event in-person at Moore Hall, Room 258, registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided following the discussion.
Co-Sponsors:
This event is cosponsored by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, Department of Asian Studies, and Department of Political Science and the East-West Center.
