Why Taiwan Matters

Why Taiwan Matters (2023) explores how Taiwan became the thriving democracy and semiconductor powerhouse it is today, while explaining its precarious position at the center of US-China tensions. It examines how Taiwan’s 23 million people manage their complex relationship with China that increasingly threatens to forcibly reclaim the island – potentially triggering a global conflict.

• Technology and business leaders concerned with Asia-Pacific markets
• Fans of history, international relations, and geopolitics
• Anyone who cares about the future of democracy in Asia

Kerry Brown is a professor of Chinese studies and directs the Lau China Institute at King’s College, London, bringing three decades of firsthand experience in China across academic, diplomatic, and business sectors. His extensive knowledge of Chinese politics and society is reflected in his numerous publications, including The World According to Xi. He’s served as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing and headed the Asia Programme at Chatham House.