Organizer: National Science and Technology Council, Mainland Affairs Council
Executive Unit: Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER)
Event Date: December 23, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Room 402B, International Convention Center, National Taiwan University Hospital (4F, No. 2, Xuzhou Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City)
Participants: People from all sectors
Contact: Ms. Mao, (02) 2735-6006 ext. 4222
With the rapid changes in the U.S. new administration’s policy direction and the global political and economic landscape, the economic prospects of China and the development of cross-strait economic relations have become a focus of attention. This symposium focuses on the challenges and opportunities presented by Trump’s new administration, while thoroughly examining its impact on the regional economic structure and Taiwan’s industries.
The event gathers experts from industry, government, academia, and research institutions to examine the contemporary challenges and opportunities arising from the shifting international political and economic landscape. By offering diverse perspectives, it enables enterprises and policymakers to understand the latest trends and proactively adjust their response strategies. The event aims to create more resilient and competitive pathways for Taiwan’s future economic development through professional exchange and perspective sharing.
| Time | Agenda |
| 09:00-09:30 | Check-in |
| 09:30-09:35 | Opening Remarks |
| 09:35-09:45 | Welcome Address by the Mainland Affairs Council & Guest Remarks |
| 09:45-09:50 | Group Photo |
| 09:50-10:15 | Keynote Speech: Outlook and Challenges of Mainland China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Speaker: Meng-Chun Liu, Director of the First Research Division, CIER |
| 10:15-10:40 | Keynote Speech: Review of Cross-Strait Economic Relations and Current Taiwanese Investment Status Speaker: Chien-Chun Huang, Director of the Mainland Affairs Department, Chinese National Federation of Industries |
| 10:40-11:00 | Tea Break |
| Session 1: Assessment of Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Development Under Escalating U.S.-China Trade Friction & Mainland China’s Domestic Circulation Policy | |
| 11:00-11:50 | Moderator: Jiann-Chyuan Wang, Vice President, CIER Speaker: I-Chung Lai, President of The Prospect Foundation Panelists: Wu-Ueh Chang, Director of the Center for Cross-Strait Relations, Tamkang University Hua-Sheng Chen, Director of the Cross-Strait Development Study Center, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research |
| 11:50-12:00 | Q&A and Discussion Time |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch |
| Session 2: Taiwan’s Strategic Positioning and Response Strategies Under Regional Economic Integration | |
| 13:30-14:55 | Moderator: Shin-Horng Chen, Vice President, CIER Speakers: Chuen-Huei Hung, Director of the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute, Institute for Information Industry Darsen Chiu, Secretary-General, Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry Panelists: Fu-Kuo Liu, Research Fellow, Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University Professor Hung-Yuan Chang, Department of International Trade, Chihlee University of Technology |
| 14:55-15:10 | Q&A and Discussion Time |
| 15:10-15:30 | Tea Break |
| Session 3: Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Cross-Strait Economic Policies and Taiwanese Business Support Mechanisms | |
| 15:30-16:45 | Moderator: Meng-Chun Liu, Director of The First Research Division, CIER Speakers: Yao-Chih Lu, President of the Taipei University of Marine Technology Edward S. Hsieh, Associate Research Fellow, Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance Panelists: Helena Chen, Managing Partner of Chen & Chang, Attorneys-at-Law Professor Ming-Fang Tsai, Department of Economics, Tamkang University |
| 16:45-16:55 | Q&A and Discussion Time |
| 16:55-17:00 | Closing Summary |