CAPRI Conversations

Industrial Policy and the University

Prof. Meredith Woo discusses the evolving role of higher education in supporting economic development and overcoming global challenges, emphasizing scalability, inclusiveness, and university–industry collaboration.

From Writing Nonfiction to a Historical Novel: My Inspiration for My Old Home

Mr. Orville Schell talks about his first novel, My Old Home, and discusses the lasting impact of the Cultural Revolution on China’s society, politics, and economy.

Building Taiwan’s Resilience through Culture, Art, & Technology: A Conversation with Stan Shih

Mr. Stan Shih offers his vision for Taiwan as a “Si-nnovation” island, emphasizing the integration of technology and culture, while introducing his Wangdao leadership philosophy.

Roundtable with Dr. Thomas Fingar

Dr. Thomas Fingar provides insights on national intelligence, emphasizing nonpartisan analysis, transparency, and informed decision-making, at CAPRI's inaugural roundtable with Taiwanese policymakers and think tank leaders.

Communicating on the Campaign Trail—Prof. Chiaoning Su links her research with her personal story

Prof. Chiaoning Su shares her observations on political communication, disinformation and misinformation, and media in Taiwan’s democracy while drawing on her experiences of growing up in a political family.

Consensus amidst Diversity: Taiwanese Legislators’ Role in Policymaking

This three-part speaker series features legislators from each of Taiwan’s major political parties sharing their experiences in advocating for policies and seeking consensus amidst diverse opinions.

Local Stories, Global Reach: World Reporting from the Asia Pacific with Chris Buckley of the New York Times

New York Times correspondent Mr. Chris Buckley shares his experience working as a journalist in Asia, focusing on “local stories, global reach,” which shares the same values as CAPRI.

Transforming Long-Term Care in an Aging Society: Tatsuoka Group’s Innovative Model

Nobumasa Ohmori shares how his team is improving community-based elderly care in Japan, with a discussion among the guests on how we can extend their methods to help with policy relating to social issues in other Asia-Pacific regions.

How can Asia-Pacific Countries Address Global Health and Climate Change?

In a roundtable discussion, Professor John D. Spengler, Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, stresses on the urgency in dealing with climate change, sparking conversations between the leaders and students of various fields.

Human-Centered Design in Public Policy

Joshua Smith, a Visiting Professor at National Chengchi University, talks about the importance of creativity and flexibility to organizations and governments. He emphasized that an innovative mindset is required to truly pursue human-centered design in public policy.