Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu was honored to welcome Professor Yasuhiro Matsuda of the University of Tokyo for an insightful exchange of views on developments in the Indo-Pacific, the evolving international landscape, and Taiwan–Australia relations.
Professor Matsuda is widely respected for his distinguished scholarship in history and international relations. His research has provided valuable perspectives on regional developments and the international order, reflecting both academic rigor and profound expertise. During the meeting, he shared his latest observations and analyses, which were both enlightening and thought-provoking.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Matsuda on receiving the prestigious 27th Yomiuri Yoshino Sakuzo Prize for his latest book, China and Taiwan: The Politics of Crisis and Balance. This distinguished honor is a testament to his years of scholarly dedication and an acknowledgment of his significant contributions to the field.
Taiwan and Japan share the core values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, and the bonds between our peoples continue to grow stronger through close and friendly exchanges. We look forward to further deepening Taiwan–Japan academic dialogue and fostering more cross-disciplinary collaboration for the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of peace and stability in the region.
Once again, congratulations to Professor Matsuda on this well-deserved achievement. We wish him continued success in his research and look forward to the inspiration his work will bring to future generations of scholars.
