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The SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies is the world's leading institution for Taiwan Studies teaching, publications and academic events.
SOAS, University of London, UK
Joined November 2017
We are excited to share some of the fantastic events lined up this semester! While this isn’t the full list (a few surprises are still on the way 👀), here’s a taste of what’s coming up! 📍 All events are free and open to the public.
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🎬 Full house for our first screening of the semester — Invisible Nation (2023)! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, to director Vanessa Hope and producer Ted Hope for their powerful Q&A, and to TAIUK and the Taipei Representative Office in the UK for their amazing support.
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Why do MPs sometimes throw punches instead of arguments? 🥊 Join us online on 28 Nov 2025, 11:00–12:30 (UK time), for Dr Nathan F. Batto on his book 'Making Punches Count' about legislative brawls in Taiwan, Ukraine and beyond. Registration: https://t.co/KhVdHeZsiF
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If you are interested, please register now:
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Event Title: For Whom Is Industrial Heritage Preserved? Conservation and Exhibition at Taipei Railway Workshop Date: Thursday, 21 November 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (UK Time) Online (Microsoft...
How is industrial heritage preserved, and who shapes the story? Join us online for a talk on the Taipei Railway Workshop and its unique approach to keeping railway functions visible to the public. For registration link and details, please see: https://t.co/TGA3yKMGct
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📢 Join us on 18 Nov (6–8pm, R201, SOAS) for “The Other China or an Emerging Taiwan? Democratic Taiwan in British Foreign Policy.” Max Dixon (University of Portsmouth) will explore how British and Taiwanese policymakers perceive Taiwan—and how these views shape UK foreign policy
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We were delighted to welcome Chris Horton for the launch of ‘Ghost Nation’. The room filled early; we brought in extra chairs, and there was still standing room at the back. Thank you, Chris, for a thoughtful conversation — and thanks to everyone who joined us!
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This is happening tomorrow! Hope to see many of you there!
Book Launch | Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival Join journalist Chris Horton for a talk on Taiwan’s story, identity, and global significance. 🗓️ 11 Nov 2025, 6–8pm 📍 SOAS R201 Free and open to all!
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🎬 Don’t miss this! Invisible Nation (2023) screens at SOAS on 21 Nov, 5–8:30 PM (BGLT) — and director Vanessa Hope will be there in person for a post-screening Q&A! Seats are limited — register now 👇 https://t.co/kZgj8WjfpW
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📚 Book Launch – 25 Nov, 6–8 PM @ SOAS (R201) Join Dr Wen-Chi Li & Prof. Rosa Lombardi for the launch of Identity, Multiplicity, and Resistance in Taiwanese Poetry — exploring language, power, and belonging through verse.
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In just ten days!
Book Launch | Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival Join journalist Chris Horton for a talk on Taiwan’s story, identity, and global significance. 🗓️ 11 Nov 2025, 6–8pm 📍 SOAS R201 Free and open to all!
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How is industrial heritage preserved, and who shapes the story? Join us online for a talk on the Taipei Railway Workshop and its unique approach to keeping railway functions visible to the public. For registration link and details, please see: https://t.co/TGA3yKMGct
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🎬 Registration now open! Don’t miss our screening of Invisible Nation — a rare look inside Taiwan’s fight for democracy and dignity, directed by Vanessa Hope. 🗓️ 21 Nov 2025 | 5–8:30PM 📍 SOAS, BGLT 🎟️ Free, register now: https://t.co/kZgj8WjfpW
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📢 Join us on 18 Nov (6–8pm, R201, SOAS) for “The Other China or an Emerging Taiwan? Democratic Taiwan in British Foreign Policy.” Max Dixon (University of Portsmouth) will explore how British and Taiwanese policymakers perceive Taiwan—and how these views shape UK foreign policy
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🎬 Join us for a special screening of Invisible Nation (2023), directed by Vanessa Hope — co-hosted by the SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies and the Taiwanese Association in the UK (TAIUK). 📅 21 Nov 2025 | 🕔 5:00–8:30 pm 📍 Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS Free & Open to all!
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Book Launch | Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival Join journalist Chris Horton for a talk on Taiwan’s story, identity, and global significance. 🗓️ 11 Nov 2025, 6–8pm 📍 SOAS R201 Free and open to all!
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🎓 We’re delighted to celebrate Dr Bi-yu Chang’s retirement with her lecture “Constructing Taiwan: Place, Power, and Identity Politics” on 12 Nov 2025 (Wed) at SOAS (DLT) & online. Online registration link: https://t.co/GvP8egDrc9
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Yesterday, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Anna Beth Keim to SOAS for the launch of her new book, ‘Heaven Does Not Block All Roads: A History of Taiwan Through the Life of Huang Chin-tao’. It was such a wonderful way to begin our new academic year!
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In #GTB 10.17, Nils Peterson (@SOASTaiwan) reviews Tsai’s #RenewableEnergy policies. Taiwan’s energy import-dependency, rising #EnergyDemand, and #InternationalExclusion are all obstacles that Lai must now tackle. Read the full article: https://t.co/BIOYRzZBkd
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Anna Beth Keim’s Heaven Does Not Block All Roads has been praised as “riveting” and “cinematic” (Michelle T. King, UNC). Come listen to Anna Beth’s talk at SOAS and join the discussion.
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We’re kicking off our 2025/26 CTS Public Seminar Series with a special book launch! 📖 Heaven Does Not Block All Roads by Anna Beth Keim 🗓 Wed 8 Oct 2025 🕒 3–5pm 📍 SOAS (room TBC) Join us to explore Taiwan’s 20th-century history through one remarkable life.
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