Since 2008 when Taiwan and China embarked upon their current path of rapprochement, not only had China signed a free trade agreement with Taiwan, but also sent purchase missions and millions of tourists to Taiwan. For Taiwan China is both adversary and profits at the gate. With empirical data I will talk about how China uses its enormous economic power to induce, deter, or possibly coerce Taiwan. My findings contribute to a larger literature on economic statecraft and security in the field of International political economy.
HO SZU-YIN is a Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Tamkang University. Formerly he was a professor at the Department of Political Science at National Chengchi University. Dr. Ho’s career included several positions in government and politics as well as in academia. Previously, Dr. Ho served as Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council, Republic of China from 2008 to 2010; as a Deputy Convener at the National Policy Foundation from 2005 to 2008; as a Director of the Department of Overseas Affairs at the Kuomintang’s Central Committee from 2003 to 2008.Dr. Ho’s areas of expertise include international political economy, international relations, and survey analysis.
Organized by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
This event is free and open to the public.
