Speaking at the meeting, Vice President Lai Quoc Khanh thanked Professor Soong Jenn Jaw and professors and scientists from the National Cheng Kung University for their direct participation and important contributions to the success of the Workshop “Research on Chinese culture and literature in the context of digital transformation” held in early April at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Vice President Lai Quoc Khanh also emphasized: Based on the effective cooperation relationship between the two schools in the past time, promoting the success of the Workshop, the two sides need to have bilateral meetings to discuss specific cooperation in the coming time.
Professor Soong Jenn Jaw shared: During the implementation of the project “The Political Economy of Asian States and Their Development Strategies under USA-China Power Rivalry: Conducting Hedging Strategy on Triangular Relation and Operation”, my colleagues and I really wanted to learn about Vietnam’s diplomatic policies and strategies towards other countries in the region and the world, especially in the context of complex changes in international relations. We know that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading training and research institution in the fields of Social Sciences and Humanities, with many very experienced experts participating in research projects on politics and Vietnam’s foreign policy in relations with the region and the world. Therefore, we really want to meet and discuss with experts and scientists and have specific cooperation with the University to jointly research issues of mutual interest.
Professor Soong Jenn Jaw shared specific information about the Project that Thanh Cong National University is implementing and wished to hear opinions from experts from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Vice Principal Lai Quoc Khanh, as well as representatives of the Faculty of Oriental Studies and International Studies, agreed with the proposal of Professor Soong Jenn Jaw. The issue of international relations as well as the diplomatic policies of countries in the context of many changes in the region and the world is an issue of great interest to Vietnamese scientists. However, in order to have in-depth, comprehensive and thorough analysis, the two sides need to combine to organize an international conference with the participation of leading experts in political science and international relations. And the research results after the conference can be collected for publication as useful reference materials in both Vietnam and Taiwan. On that basis, the two schools can expand research cooperation to the fields of history, culture and language because the need to learn about Vietnamese culture of Taiwanese people, especially those who want to study and do business in Vietnam, is very large.
In addition, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is ready to receive students, trainees, and lecturers of Thanh Cong National University, especially those who are implementing the Project, to participate in long-term courses from undergraduate to doctoral levels, short-term courses, and exchange topics on culture, history, politics, religion, etc.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh emphasized: both schools have very prestigious scientific journals, and it is necessary to promote cooperation so that experts and lecturers can write articles for publication in these two journals.
Representatives of the Faculty of International Studies and Oriental Studies shared: Currently, there are not many studies on Taiwan in Vietnam, especially in-depth studies on politics, economics, and foreign policy. Therefore, the scope for cooperation between the two schools is very open.
Concluding the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh emphasized: after today's meeting, representatives of both sides will discuss and develop specific plans for student exchange activities, coordinate the organization of seminars, implement research projects, publish scientific products, etc.
Some pictures from the reception
