The United States and Taiwan share the ideal that people have the right to make their own decisions and elect their own governments – the fundamental values of democracy.

The Formosa Foundation is committed to strengthening the ties between the two countries in order to create lasting and mutually beneficial relationships that protect the vital interests of both the United States and Taiwan.

 

The Formosa Foundation dedicates itself to the advancement of human rights, democracy, and the right to self-determination of Taiwan.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

A Road Map for US-Taiwan Relations:

Strengthening Freedom in Asia
August 6, 2008

Road Map

The Formosa Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute will co-host a forum, “A Road Map for US-Taiwan Relations: Strengthening Freedom in Asia.”

The event features Taiwan Policy Working Group co-chairs, Dan Blumenthal, resident fellow at AEI and Randall Schriver, founding partner of Armitage International and a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as keynote speakers.

The forum will be held on August 6 at 6:30 PM at the Double Tree Hotel located at 888 Montebello Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770. (Directions)

The event is open and free to the public. Due to limited seating, all attendees must RSVP with the Formosa Foundation (213) 625-1991, or by email Formosa@FormosaFoundation.org.


RECENT EVENTS & PUBLICATIONS

Summer 2008

Erica Ling Yes We Can
by Erica Ling

The One China Policy. The Taiwan Relations Act. Arms sales. WHO. TIFA. High-level visits. I can already imagine a collective, good-humored groan from the Class of 2008 Ambassadors... But most importantly, the program helped me learn about myself and why I as an individual matter in the grand scheme of things. This is where it gets personal. . (Read More)

Christina Chang Formosa Forms Future
by Christina Chang


The first day after graduating from four years of college, the thing on most graduates’ minds is: what’s next? For me, it was Washington, D.C...As my four years at UC Irvine came to an end, I said goodbye to Peter the Anteater and embarked on another spectacular journey: Formosa Foundation’s Ambassador Program. (Read More)

Ambassador Program
The 2008 Ambassador Program was successfully held in Washington D.C. from June 16 through 27. Profile of the Class of 2008. The 19-member class met with 128 members of Congress and their staff. Click here for Program Curriculum and speakers profile (PDF).

Sen John Kerry Han-Hsien Hsieh, Carrie Hsu and Ellen Kuo with Senator John Kerry (D-MA).