--- title: "Taiwan’s Connections to Regional and Global Security" description: "Taiwan’s Connections to Regional and Global Security is a professional conference in Washington DC, United States, Jun 4, 2026." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/conferences/professional/taiwans-connections-to-regional-and-global-security-2026" --- # Taiwan’s Connections to Regional and Global Security Jun 4, 2026[Washington DC, United States](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1\&query=Washington%20DC%2C%20United%20States)In-person [Registration open](https://globaltaiwan.org/events/taiwans-connections-to-regional-and-global-security/) This event, hosted in Washington DC, USA, focuses on the multifaceted connections between TWN and both regional and global security frameworks. It aims to explore the various dimensions through which TWN's geopolitical position, economic significance, and democratic values influence stability and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific and beyond. The discussions will likely delve into the strategic implications of TWN's relationships with key international actors and its role in maintaining a delicate balance in a complex geopolitical landscape. ## Committees & topics - World Trade Organization, WTO Taiwan, Cross-Strait Economics, and the World Trade Organization - United Nations General Assembly Plenary, UNGA Plenary Taiwan's International Status and the Legacy of UNGA Resolution 2758 ## Why it matters The security of TWN is a critical nexus for international relations, extending far beyond its immediate geographical vicinity. Its strategic location in the first island chain, coupled with its advanced technological industries, particularly in semiconductors, renders it indispensable to the global economy and supply chains. Any significant disruption in this region could trigger cascading effects, impacting economies and security worldwide. Furthermore, the democratic governance of TWN stands in stark contrast to the authoritarian systems prevalent in some neighboring states. This ideological divergence adds another layer of complexity to regional dynamics, making TWN a focal point for discussions on democratic resilience and international norms. The event provides a platform to analyze these intricate interdependencies and their potential ramifications for global stability. ## How to prepare To effectively engage with the themes of this event, participants should conduct thorough research into the historical and contemporary geopolitical context of TWN. This includes understanding the evolving relationship between TWN and CHN, as well as the strategic interests of major powers such as the USA, JPN, and AUS in the Indo-Pacific region. Familiarity with key international agreements and diplomatic initiatives concerning the region will also be beneficial. Consider employing a \stakeholder mapping\ approach to identify the various actors involved in TWN's security landscape, including governmental bodies, international organizations, and non-state actors. Analyzing their respective interests, influence, and potential \[engagement strategies](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/lessons/engagement-strategies)\ can provide a more nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities. Additionally, preparing to discuss the economic dimensions of TWN's security, particularly its role in global technology supply chains, will be crucial for a comprehensive contribution. ## Country perspectives Where the most-relevant 4 countries stand on the core issues in play. Click through for the full country profile. [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Supports TWN's self-defense capabilities and maintains unofficial relations, advocating for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [A primary security guarantor for TWN, the USA provides military assistance and diplomatic support, viewing TWN's security as integral to its Indo-Pacific strategy and global democratic values.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Considers TWN an inalienable part of its territory and views its unification as a core national interest, reserving the right to use force if necessary.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [The principal challenger to TWN's sovereignty, CHN's military modernization and assertive posture in the region are central to the security concerns surrounding TWN.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Taiwan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/taiwan) [Maintains its sovereign status and democratic governance, seeking international recognition and support for its self-determination.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/taiwan) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/taiwan) [The central subject of the security discussions, TWN actively seeks to strengthen its defense capabilities and diplomatic ties to safeguard its autonomy and democratic way of life.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/taiwan) [Japan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Expresses strong concerns over regional stability and the security of the Taiwan Strait, given its geographical proximity and economic interests.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Role in topic](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [A key regional actor, JPN's security is directly impacted by developments in the Taiwan Strait, leading it to advocate for peaceful resolution and increased regional cooperation.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) ## Topics & background The background behind each topic and the actors that shape it. 1 World Trade Organization, WTO ### Taiwan, Cross-Strait Economics, and the World Trade Organization Taiwan acceded to the WTO in 2002 as the 'Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu' (Chinese Taipei), one year after the People's Republic of China joined. This arrangement allowed Taipei to participate fully in the multilateral trading system without resolving its contested sovereignty status, and it has since become one of the WTO's most active members in dispute settlement, government procurement, and the Information Technology Agreement. Taiwan's centrality to global semiconductor supply chains—TSMC alone produces a majority of the world's advanced logic chips—has elevated trade questions involving the island into matters of strategic security. The core disputes today center on the weaponization of trade tools around cross-Strait tensions. Beijing has periodically suspended imports of Taiwanese agricultural and industrial goods (pineapples in 2021, grouper in 2022, and a partial suspension of ECFA tariff concessions in 2023–2024) on what Taipei argues are politically motivated grounds inconsistent with WTO obligations. Simultaneously, U.S.-led export controls on advanced semiconductors and lithography equipment to China—coordinated with Japan and the Netherlands—have raised questions about Article XXI national security exceptions and the legitimate scope of unilateral measures. Taiwan is both a target of Chinese trade coercion and a key node in the export-control regime aimed at the PRC. The issue stands at an inflection point. Members must weigh how the WTO accommodates a member whose international status is contested by another member, how the national-security exception is interpreted after the 2022 panel ruling in the U.S. steel and aluminum dispute, and whether plurilateral arrangements (such as the U.S.–Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade or Taiwan's CPTPP bid) supplement or erode the multilateral system. The committee must reconcile non-discrimination principles with the reality that semiconductor supply chains have become a primary axis of geopolitical competition. Key players - [Taiwan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/taiwan) [WTO member as Chinese Taipei; central node in global semiconductor trade and target of cross-Strait coercion](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/taiwan) - [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Contests Taiwan's international status and has imposed selective import bans Taipei calls WTO-inconsistent](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Lead architect of semiconductor export controls and bilateral trade initiative with Taiwan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [Japan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Coordinates chip-equipment export controls and is a major trading partner of Taiwan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) - [Netherlands](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/netherlands) [Home of ASML; participant in advanced lithography export restrictions to China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/netherlands) - [South Korea](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/south-korea) [Competing semiconductor producer with stakes in cross-Strait stability and supply-chain rules](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/south-korea) 2 United Nations General Assembly Plenary, UNGA Plenary ### Taiwan's International Status and the Legacy of UNGA Resolution 2758 On 25 October 1971, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, which 'recognized the representatives of the Government of the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate representatives of China to the United Nations' and expelled 'the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek' from the seats they occupied. The resolution transferred China's UN seat from the Republic of China (then governing Taiwan) to the PRC, but it did not explicitly address Taiwan's sovereignty, the status of its population, or its eligibility for separate participation in the UN system. For over five decades, Beijing has interpreted 2758 as settling the question by equating it with the 'One China Principle,' while Taipei and a growing number of Western governments argue the resolution is silent on these broader matters. The dispute has intensified as Taiwan has been progressively excluded from UN specialized agencies and meetings—including the WHA, ICAO, and Interpol—and as PRC diplomatic pressure has reduced Taipei's formal allies to roughly a dozen states. Since 2021, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, several EU members, and the G7 have issued statements rejecting Beijing's expansive reading of 2758, with the U.S. State Department and the European Parliament explicitly stating that the resolution does not determine Taiwan's status or preclude its meaningful participation in international organizations. China has responded by intensifying military activities around the Taiwan Strait and lobbying member states to reaffirm its interpretation. The topic now sits at the intersection of international law, UN practice, and regional security. The Plenary must consider whether the General Assembly should clarify the scope of Resolution 2758, how Taiwan's 23 million people can engage with UN technical bodies on issues like aviation safety and pandemic response, and how to manage the risk that ambiguity over Taiwan's status contributes to miscalculation in one of the world's most militarized flashpoints. The debate also implicates broader questions about self-determination, the universality of UN participation, and great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific. Key players - [China](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) [Holds China's UN seat and advances expansive interpretation of Resolution 2758 to exclude Taiwan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/china) - [United States](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) [Leads diplomatic pushback against Beijing's reading of 2758 and provides Taiwan's principal security backing](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-states) - [Japan](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) [Treats Taiwan Strait stability as central to its security; supports Taipei's meaningful UN participation](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/japan) - [United Kingdom](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-kingdom) [G7 member that has publicly contested PRC's interpretation of 2758](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/united-kingdom) - [Australia](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/australia) [Vocal proponent of Taiwan's inclusion in international bodies and Indo-Pacific security partner](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/australia) - [Paraguay](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/paraguay) [Among the dozen remaining states maintaining formal diplomatic relations with Taipei](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/paraguay) ## Resources News, lessons, and country profiles to prep for Taiwan’s Connections to Regional and Global Security. 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