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Travel Talk: Exploring Taiwan: A Nation in the Balance

November 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Free

Prof. Will McGuire visited Taiwan in the summer of 2017 as part of an academic delegation organized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Before his trip, he had always viewed Taiwan through the lens of international disputes about China’s claim over the island. This trip showed him how Taiwanese people see themselves and their nation. Prof. McGuire will share his experiences visiting major tourist sites and meeting government officials and politicians from both major parties. Most importantly, he will share his new perspective on Taiwan: a small island that has built a vibrant democracy and its own national identity in the shadow of China’s rise to a world power.

Will McGuire is an assistant professor of economics at the University of Washington Tacoma. Prof. McGuire joined the faculty at UWT after completing his graduate work at the Ohio State University. His specialty is the Chinese economy, but he has also worked on environmental sustainability and local governance in the South Puget Sound.

This event will be held at:

Tacoma Community College, Building 16

6501 S 19th St

Tacoma WA 98466

 

Details

Date:
November 15, 2017
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
http://wactacoma.com/event-2686710

Organizer

World Affairs Council of Tacoma
Phone
253-251-2750
Email
administrator@wactacoma.com
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Venue

Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th Street; Bldg #11, 1st Floor, Senate Room
Tacoma, 98466
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Phone
(253) 279-5931
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