Forum Discusses Future of US–Taiwan Relations, Indo-Pacific Security, Economic Resilience

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