March 9 – 14, 2009
As China continues to rise, Taiwan is being cited as a potential flashpoint “where two big nuclear powers could come into conflict.” Strait Talk at Berkeley tackles this issue by bringing together 15 highly-accomplished student delegates—5 each from China, Taiwan, and the United States—to engage in direct, peace-building dialogue. Come hear esteemed speakers and student delegates examine the legal, business, cultural, and political factors that influence China-Taiwan-US relations. All speaker panels and delegate presentations are open to the public and FREE of charge!
Monday 3/9 "TODAY'S CHINA AND TAIWAN: Law and Society"
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 105 Boalt Hall
・ Prof Robert Berring (School of Law)
・ Prof Tom Gold (Sociology)
・ Prof Xiao Qiang (School of Journalism)
Tuesday 3/10 "CHINA 2.0: Doing Business in China and Taiwan"
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Haas Wells Fargo Room
・ Prof AnnaLee Saxenian (School of Information)
・ Prof Lan Chih Po (International Area Studies)
・ Prof Po Chi Wu (Managing Director of DragonBridge Capital)
Wednesday 3/11 "CHINESE OR TAIWANESE?: Culture and Identity"
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 2060 VLSB
・ Prof Andrew Jones (Chair of Center for Chinese Studies)
・ Prof Melissa Brown (Anthropology, Stanford)
Thursday 3/12 "PEACEFUL RISE: Promoting Stability in East Asia"
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 2060 VLSB
・ Prof Darren Zook (Political Science)
・ Prof Hong Yung Lee (Political Science)
・ Prof Lowell Dittmer (Political Science)
Friday 3/13 "Peace Project Talks"
4:00 - 6:00 PM, FSM Cafe
Led by Prof. Julie Shackford-Bradley of Peace and Conflict Studies, the 15 student delegates will develop peace-building strategies that utilize open dialogue and social advocacy. Voice your opinions and comments to help the delegates refine their projects, which they will share with their home universities. Come be part of the change!
Saturday 3/14 "Delegates' Consensus Report Presentation"
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, IEAS Conference Room, 2223 Fulton St., 6th Floor
During the week, the student delegates will meet to discuss specific recommendations for improving China-Taiwan-US relations. Come learn about the policy suggestions for Beijing, Taipei, and Washington, D.C. that all 15 student delegates agree on. Talk to the delegates in person and hear what actions these future leaders around the Pacific Rim would recommend to ensure peace and stability.
For more information on Strait Talk:
+ Visit: www.straittalk.org
+ Email: straittalk.berkeley@gmail.com.
+ Facebook: “Strait Talk Symposium”
This event is ASUC sponsored. For ADA accommodations, please visit www.accommodations.berkeley.
