TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center hosted a conference in Taipei on Sunday, with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene in attendance.

Titled “Taiwan Forward: Driving Modernization Amid Shifting Global Dynamics,” the event was held at National Taiwan University and brought together scholars from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore to discuss emerging technologies, supply chains, and Taiwan’s shifting demographics.

In his remarks, Lin emphasized that Taiwan remains committed to the common good, both at home and abroad. He highlighted the government’s efforts to leverage cutting-edge medical technologies and AI tools to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in response to Taiwan’s rapidly aging population, CNA reported.

Lin also expressed Taiwan’s willingness to collaborate with democratic allies by sharing technologies and knowledge. He described Taiwan as a force for stability, prosperity, and freedom in the Indo-Pacific, and reiterated the country's commitment to promoting democratic values globally.

AIT Director Raymond Greene spoke about the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy and the growing importance of US-Taiwan relations. He said the Indo-Pacific remains a top priority for Washington, and the US stands firmly with its partners in the region.

Greene praised Taiwan’s leadership in technological innovation, particularly in hardware, and noted the country’s resilience despite challenges in international participation and external security threats. He said Taiwan is well-positioned as a hub for the next generation of transformative global technologies.

Greene added that Taiwan’s success is closely tied to that of the US, as both nations lead in advanced tech development. He expressed hope that Taiwan would support the US reindustrialization effort, as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on China’s supply chains in critical industries.