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UNPO Conference: "Peace, Stability & Security in East-Asia" - The Question of China & Taiwan
UNPO Conference: "Peace, Stability & Security in East-Asia" - The Question of China & Taiwan
UNPO Conference: "Peace, Stability & Security in East-Asia" - The Question of China & Taiwan
Friday 25 November 2005
2 - 5 pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, van Stolkweg 1, The Hague, the Netherlands
On 25 November 2005, UNPO in cooperation with the Taipei Representative Office and the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, with the patronage of the City of The Hague, will host an international Conference in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The theme of the Conference is “Peace, Stability & Security in East Asia: The Question of China-Taiwan”, and will tackle pertinent issues that relate to human rights and democracy, including recent development on the Chinese Anti-Secession Law and the EU Arms Embargo. The conference represents a unique opportunity to hear experts in the field debate the highly topical issue that is Taiwan, and will take place at a time when the international community is ever-more occupied with China, and its internal and foreign relations.
The Conference promises to be a highly stimulating and enriching event, providing expertise and in-depth knowledge to further understanding of the issues at debate.
PROGRAM:
14:00 Opening Conference
Welcome by Mayor of The Hague, W.J. Deetman (tbc)
Salutation by H.E. Ambassador Siao-yue Chang, Taipei Representative Office in the Netherlands
Introduction by UNPO General Secretary Mr. Marino Busdachin
Conference Part I: Peace & Security Across the Taiwan Strait
Conference Moderator: Mr. Helmut Hetzel, Journalist Die Welt, Benelux Correspondent
Mr. Wei Jingsheng, Member of the GC of the Transnational Radical Party, President WJ Foundation, Founder OC Democracy Coalition; The Chinese Anti-Secession Law: What is the Chinese Governement's motivation?
Dr. Kay Möller, Stiftung Wissenschaft & Politik, Germany; The implication of the Anti-Secession Law to Regional Security Across the Taiwan Strait
Dr. Ngo Tak-Wing, Sinological Institute, Leiden University; Cross-Strait Conflict Prevention: Are China and Taiwan on the Right Track Towards Peace and Stability in the Region?
16:00 Conference Part II: EU’s role in China – Taiwan Relations
Prof. Dr. Henk de Haan, Chairman Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs; The EU Arms Embargo: To Lift or Not to Lift?
Mr. Hans van Baalen, Member of Parliament, VVD; The role of Europe in China-Taiwan Relations: What is at Stake for Europe Concerning Peace and Security in the Region?
Mr. Erkin Alptekin, President World Uyghur Congress; Peace and Security in China: External and Internal Issues
Closing remarks: Mr. Marino Busdachin, Member of the GC of the Transnational Radical Party
For inquiries please contact the UNPO Secretariat:
E-mail: unpo@unpo.org
Telephone: +31(0)70 3646504
UNPO Conference: "Peace, Stability & Security in East-Asia" - The Question of China & Taiwan
Friday 25 November 2005
2 - 5 pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, van Stolkweg 1, The Hague, the Netherlands
On 25 November 2005, UNPO in cooperation with the Taipei Representative Office and the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, with the patronage of the City of The Hague, will host an international Conference in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The theme of the Conference is “Peace, Stability & Security in East Asia: The Question of China-Taiwan”, and will tackle pertinent issues that relate to human rights and democracy, including recent development on the Chinese Anti-Secession Law and the EU Arms Embargo. The conference represents a unique opportunity to hear experts in the field debate the highly topical issue that is Taiwan, and will take place at a time when the international community is ever-more occupied with China, and its internal and foreign relations.
The Conference promises to be a highly stimulating and enriching event, providing expertise and in-depth knowledge to further understanding of the issues at debate.
PROGRAM:
14:00 Opening Conference
Welcome by Mayor of The Hague, W.J. Deetman (tbc)
Salutation by H.E. Ambassador Siao-yue Chang, Taipei Representative Office in the Netherlands
Introduction by UNPO General Secretary Mr. Marino Busdachin
Conference Part I: Peace & Security Across the Taiwan Strait
Conference Moderator: Mr. Helmut Hetzel, Journalist Die Welt, Benelux Correspondent
Mr. Wei Jingsheng, Member of the GC of the Transnational Radical Party, President WJ Foundation, Founder OC Democracy Coalition; The Chinese Anti-Secession Law: What is the Chinese Governement's motivation?
Dr. Kay Möller, Stiftung Wissenschaft & Politik, Germany; The implication of the Anti-Secession Law to Regional Security Across the Taiwan Strait
Dr. Ngo Tak-Wing, Sinological Institute, Leiden University; Cross-Strait Conflict Prevention: Are China and Taiwan on the Right Track Towards Peace and Stability in the Region?
16:00 Conference Part II: EU’s role in China – Taiwan Relations
Prof. Dr. Henk de Haan, Chairman Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs; The EU Arms Embargo: To Lift or Not to Lift?
Mr. Hans van Baalen, Member of Parliament, VVD; The role of Europe in China-Taiwan Relations: What is at Stake for Europe Concerning Peace and Security in the Region?
Mr. Erkin Alptekin, President World Uyghur Congress; Peace and Security in China: External and Internal Issues
Closing remarks: Mr. Marino Busdachin, Member of the GC of the Transnational Radical Party
For inquiries please contact the UNPO Secretariat:
E-mail: unpo@unpo.org
Telephone: +31(0)70 3646504
