“Wang Jingwei as a Foreseer Against Communism”
On May 4th and 11th, we are honored to welcome best-selling author Yu Jie and political commentators Sang Pu and Akio Yaita as keynote speakers at two must-see events moderated by Dr. Gabriel Chai from the New Asia Research Institute as well as Professor Eugene Chiu from Tunghai University. The speakers will re-examine Wang Jingwei’s unique position within the political spectrum of the Republic of China, exploring his critiques of communism within the context of his political actions, and the echoes of Wang’s ideas in today’s cross-strait and international situations.
These seminars seek to revisit those political judgments deliberately obscured by mainstream narratives and historical reflections intentionally forgotten due to ideological propaganda. This rarely discussed topic will be addressed in an open and rational conversation. In an era of unpredictable cross-strait relations and ever-changing global politics, reviewing Wang Jingwei’s political trajectory offers a unique lens to trace the historical origins of our current predicament and understanding the challenges facing both Taiwan and China.
The first seminar will be held in Taipei on May 4th, hosted by Dr. Gabriel Chai, with three speakers participating. The second seminar will move to Taichung on May 11th, with Yu Jie as the keynote speaker and Professor Eugene Chiu as moderator. We warmly welcome all interested individuals to join us—let us seek out the truths buried by history’s mainstream, and rediscover the wisdom forgotten in the mists of politics.
Venue: TouatBooks (No. 3-1, Zhenjiang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei)
Date: May 4, 2025 Time: 14:00-16:00
Speakers: Yu Jie, Sang Pu, Akio Yaita
Moderator: Gabriel Chai
Venue: Reference Bookstore (No. 301-1, Section 2, Chongde Road, Beitun District, Taichung)
Date: May 11, 2025 Time: 18:00-19:30
Speaker: Yu Jie
Moderator: Eugene Chiu
Yu Jie
A Chinese-American writer, debuted in 1998 with his novel Fire and Ice, featuring critical writing and thoughts reminiscent of Lu Xun and Bai Yang, deeply influencing a generation of young people in China.
Akio Yaita
A veteran Japanese media personality, writer, and current affairs commentator, he previously served as the head of the Taipei branch of the Sankei Shimbun newspaper.
Sang Pu
A political commentator, lawyer, and adjunct assistant professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. He has been engaged in written and broadcast commentary in Hong Kong and Taiwan for many years.
Eugene Chiu
A renowned expert in Chinese Intellectual History, Professor Chiu received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University (1984-1992). He served as a Research Fellow at University of California at Berkeley and Distinguished Professor at Tunghai University.
Gabriel Chai
Ph.D. from the New Asia Research Institute. Director of the Hong Kong Historical Society and leader of the Research Group for Republican History. Host of “Simplicity in Complexity.”
