Video Conference: President Ma Ying-jeou on U.S.-Taiwan Economic and Trade Relations

Taiwan's president will speak by video link to U.S. audiences, with discussions in Washington, Los Angeles, and elsewhere.

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In 2013, the U.S. and Taiwan exchanged $65 billion in goods. Taiwan is America's 12th largest trading partner, just behind India and ahead of Holland and Italy. Acer, Asus, BenQ, HTE, Microtek, and Trend Micro are among the Taiwan tech brands recognized by American shoppers. Others know Evergreen shipping, Eva Air, Franz porceilains, Giant bikes, and other firms. Many Taiwan companies (Foxconn, for example), though, also assemble U.S.-branded products such as the iPhone in China. The economic ties between the U.S. and Taiwan are well-established and multistranded.

On April 9, Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will speak by video-link to people in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and elsewhere. He will be introduced by John Hamre, President of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Christopher Johnson, CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies will moderate the discussion.

At USC, a number of scholars will discuss points raised by the president and the dramatic spring events, including the occupation of the Legislative and Executive Yuan by students opposed to the cross-strait services agreement.

Sponsored by:

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles
USC U.S.-China Institute
USC Center for International Studies
Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
Taiwan Benevolent Association of California

Supporting organizations:
UCLA Center for Chinese Studies
Los Angeles County Economic Development Council
Asia Society, Southern California

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