The Third Annual Forum was full of timely conversations on resilience in the Asia Pacific amid an increasingly unsteady geopolitical landscape. With a keynote by Sir Robin Niblett and panelists including policymakers from Taiwan, business leaders from Asia, and scholars and other experts from across the globe, the forum explored challenges and regional responses to rising geopolitical tensions, climate and health vulnerabilities, and economic uncertainty, as well as Taiwan’s growing role in global education and exchange.

In the aftermath of the November 2024 U.S. presidential election, U.S.-China relations have become increasingly fraught with complex and interconnected challenges. With tensions rising, many are questioning whether the relationship between the two nations is headed for greater turbulence and what strategies leaders in Washington and Beijing can adopt to ensure stability and resilience in the years ahead.

CAPRI USA, CAPRI, and Te Poutoko Ora A Kiwa at University of Auckland co-launched “Sustainability and Resilience in Pacific Island Health Systems” in Auckland, New Zealand. This research is part of a series of reports on the Asia-Pacific region produced for the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR).

Our second Annual Forum brought together leaders and experts from across the Asia Pacific and beyond, including Gov. James Gilmore and Taiwan’s VP-elect Bi-khim Hsiao as keynote speakers, for insightful and exciting discussions on a plethora of topics: US and Taiwan leadership, economic interdependence, sustainability, health and energy policy, AI, disaster preparedness, resilience, and innovation.