THE SOURCES OF A FUTURE TAIWAN CRISIS

May 6, 2023

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Catalyst Trust Kōrero with Harvard Professor of China in World Affairs,

Alastair Iain Johnston, Thursday May 18.

Today’s decision-makers in the People’s Republic of China, the United States, and on Taiwan have different definitions of the cross-strait status quo and different assessments of the interests at stake. 

As a result, says Harvard University Professor of China in World Affairs, Alastair Iain Johnston, the probability of military conflict appears to be rising, though it is unclear by how much and how fast. 

He will speak to Catalyst Trust in Queenstown on Thursday, May 18, on what are the sources and effects of these competing definitions of the status quo and conflicting visions for the future of Taiwan?

His talk comes at a time of rising rhetoric on both sides of the US–China hard and soft power plays in the Indo-Pacific. He is happy to take questions on this broader context also.

Thursday, May 18, 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Rees Hotel Queenstown’s conference room. Registration required here, as seats are limited. Please bring cash for your koha, which will be given to Citizens Advice Bureau.