Tsai Ing-wen to Speak at Tunghai University on May 14, Revealing the Journey of Female Leaders
Former President Tsai Ing-wen is invited to serve as a one-day visiting professor at Tunghai University on May 14. She will share her insights from 8 years of governance and reveal the journey of resilience in female national leaders through a dialogue with students.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhao Liyan, Taichung 27th) Former President Tsai Ing-wen has been invited to serve as a one-day visiting professor at Tunghai University on May 14th. She will speak on the topic "Is Politics Far from Us?", sharing her practical observations from 8 years in power and revealing the resilient governance journey of female national leaders with students.
The Tunghai University Political Science Department today issued a press release stating that the lecture is organized by the Tunghai University Political Science Department Student Association, with the theme "'Is Politics Far from Us?' - A Dialogue Between Tsai Ing-wen and the Younger Generation," aiming for in-depth exchanges with young students. Lai Yu-ching, President of the Political Science Department Student Association, said that the event on the afternoon of May 14th invites former President Tsai Ing-wen to serve as a one-day visiting professor, hoping that Tsai, who was once a professor, can once again impart knowledge and share practical experience in a university setting.
Zhang Jun-hao, Director of the Political Science Department, said that the lecture will focus on Tsai Ing-wen's journey from a scholar with legal and economic backgrounds to entering politics and leading a political party; for political science students who are about to face career choices and life transitions, Tsai Ing-wen will share how she faced governance challenges "from scratch" in the early stages of her administration, and how she adjusted her psychological resilience under immense pressure to prioritize policies.
Secondly, the lecture will focus on Tsai Ing-wen's "governance practices and challenges," directly addressing the core of national governance, including major reforms such as social system adjustments, energy development, and industrial upgrading. Tsai Ing-wen will discuss with students how, as a leader, she confronted diverse and conflicting voices and interests in society; through sharing, students will understand that politics is not merely theoretical descriptions from textbooks, but rather how to achieve the "greatest common denominator in society through communication and trade-offs" in reality.
Zhang Jun-hao said that the lecture will incorporate Tsai Ing-wen's latest observations on national development after her resignation, exploring Taiwan's most precious core values and future challenges; for young people aspiring to join public service or public affairs, Tsai Ing-wen will provide specific professional advice and expectations, hoping to inspire the younger generation's enthusiasm for participating in public affairs through the transmission of experience.
Zhang Jun-hao stated that he hopes this cross-generational dialogue will inspire students who are about to enter society, allowing them to gain insights from the practical experiences of their predecessors, and thus develop a more forward-looking perspective on Taiwan's democracy and international standing.
Zhang Jun-hao mentioned that Tsai Ing-wen graduated from National Taiwan University's Department of Law, holds a Master of Laws from Cornell University Law School, and a Doctor of Laws from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has taught at universities and served as Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan, and Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party; her becoming the first female President of the Republic of China, with her wisdom and resilience, is definitely a key learning point for students. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150427
(Central News Agency reporter Zhao Liyan, Taichung 27th) Former President Tsai Ing-wen has been invited to serve as a one-day visiting professor at Tunghai University on May 14th. She will speak on the topic "Is Politics Far from Us?", sharing her practical observations from 8 years in power and revealing the resilient governance journey of female national leaders with students.
The Tunghai University Political Science Department today issued a press release stating that the lecture is organized by the Tunghai University Political Science Department Student Association, with the theme "'Is Politics Far from Us?' - A Dialogue Between Tsai Ing-wen and the Younger Generation," aiming for in-depth exchanges with young students. Lai Yu-ching, President of the Political Science Department Student Association, said that the event on the afternoon of May 14th invites former President Tsai Ing-wen to serve as a one-day visiting professor, hoping that Tsai, who was once a professor, can once again impart knowledge and share practical experience in a university setting.
Zhang Jun-hao, Director of the Political Science Department, said that the lecture will focus on Tsai Ing-wen's journey from a scholar with legal and economic backgrounds to entering politics and leading a political party; for political science students who are about to face career choices and life transitions, Tsai Ing-wen will share how she faced governance challenges "from scratch" in the early stages of her administration, and how she adjusted her psychological resilience under immense pressure to prioritize policies.
Secondly, the lecture will focus on Tsai Ing-wen's "governance practices and challenges," directly addressing the core of national governance, including major reforms such as social system adjustments, energy development, and industrial upgrading. Tsai Ing-wen will discuss with students how, as a leader, she confronted diverse and conflicting voices and interests in society; through sharing, students will understand that politics is not merely theoretical descriptions from textbooks, but rather how to achieve the "greatest common denominator in society through communication and trade-offs" in reality.
Zhang Jun-hao said that the lecture will incorporate Tsai Ing-wen's latest observations on national development after her resignation, exploring Taiwan's most precious core values and future challenges; for young people aspiring to join public service or public affairs, Tsai Ing-wen will provide specific professional advice and expectations, hoping to inspire the younger generation's enthusiasm for participating in public affairs through the transmission of experience.
Zhang Jun-hao stated that he hopes this cross-generational dialogue will inspire students who are about to enter society, allowing them to gain insights from the practical experiences of their predecessors, and thus develop a more forward-looking perspective on Taiwan's democracy and international standing.
Zhang Jun-hao mentioned that Tsai Ing-wen graduated from National Taiwan University's Department of Law, holds a Master of Laws from Cornell University Law School, and a Doctor of Laws from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has taught at universities and served as Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan, and Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party; her becoming the first female President of the Republic of China, with her wisdom and resilience, is definitely a key learning point for students. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150427