The Chinese Freedom & U.S.–Taiwan Security Forum 2026 concludes with Sessions V and VI at 3:30 p.m. ET on July 21 at the United States Capitol Visitor Center, examining Indo-Pacific security, U.S.–Taiwan–China relations, and the future of economic, technology, and energy cooperation.
Session V: The Future of U.S.–Taiwan–China Relations & Indo-Pacific Security
Topics:
The future of cross-strait security and deterrence.
CCP internal challenges and strategic decision-making.
U.S.–Taiwan–China relations in a rapidly changing global environment.
Building a free, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific through stronger U.S.–Taiwan collaboration.
Speakers:
Chu-Cheng Ming, professor emeritus, National Taiwan University
Retired Maj. Gen. Tsung-Chi Yu, former deputy commandant, Fu Hsing Kang College, National Defense University, Taiwan
Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst; senior fellow, Gatestone Institute
Ambassador David Stilwell, former U.S. assistant secretary of state, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (remote participation)
Moderator:
Ming Chiang, Hello Taiwan president
Session VI: Building the Next Decade of U.S.–Taiwan Economic, Technology & Energy Partnership
Topics:
Winning strategic competition in critical technologies.
Countering economic coercion.
Strengthening supply chain resilience.
Advancing U.S.–Taiwan cooperation in technology and energy.
A strategic roadmap for the next decade of democratic partnership.
Speakers:
Adam Savit, director, China Policy Initiative, America First Policy Institute
Dr. Wu Chia-Lung, economist and geopolitical analyst.
Chin-Mo Cheng, associate professor, Tamkang University
Chu-Cheng Ming, professor emeritus, National Taiwan University
Moderator:
Prof. Frank Xie, vice president of research, Consilium Institute
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