2026 TAA Tri-Region Joint Summer Conference

About

2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary — a milestone year for Taiwanese Americans to show unity and strength. Chicago stands at the heart of the Midwest, connecting communities from across three regions for three days of dialogue, connection, and action.

This flagship event brings 300–400 community members, leaders, families, and emerging voices together. Hosted by the TAA Greater Chicago Chapter and TAA-USA, this is our community’s proudest moment in the Midwest.

Event Details

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Early-bird $360 deadline: June 7, 2026

Speakers

2026 TAA3R features legislators, city council members, military analysts, media leaders, bestselling authors, and scholars. More distinguished guests to be announced.

Overseas Community Affairs Council Chair

Chia-Ching Hsu (徐佳青)

Minister Hsu currently serves as the Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC). She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from National Taiwan University and a master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Marburg in Germany. A three-term Taipei City Councilor, she has long focused on human rights and women’s issues and is committed to connecting overseas Taiwanese communities with Taiwan.

Military Analyst

Tony C. T. Hu (胡振東)

Born in Taipei, Mr. Hu served in the United States Air Force for 27 years and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His expertise lies in military strategy in the Taiwan Strait. In recent years, he has frequently been invited to analyze cross-Strait security dynamics and the role of U.S. forces in Taiwan’s defense.

FAPA Executive Director

Anny Chiao-Yun Hsiao (蕭喬勻)

Born in Taiwan and raised in Oregon, Ms. Hsiao is the Executive Director of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA). She has long worked to advance Taiwan-friendly legislation in the U.S. Congress and to promote grassroots advocacy across the United States.

Author

Szu-Pang Yang (楊斯棓)

Dr. Yang is a family medicine physician and bestselling author. His books include “The Map of Life” and “Be That One Person,” both of which have gone through many printings, with all royalties donated to charity. Through reading and writing, he actively engages in social issues, and his influence spans both the medical and cultural spheres.

Miaoli County Candidate

Ping-An Chen (陳品安)

Ms. Chen is a current Miaoli County Councilor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from National Taiwan University and a master’s degree from NTU’s Graduate Institute of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies (Science and Technology Law). After joining the 2013 Yuanli anti-wind-turbine movement, she chose to root herself in Miaoli. She has been elected to the county council twice with strong support and has been nominated by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as its candidate for the 2026 Miaoli County magistrate election.

Independent Media

The Reporter (報導者)

Founded in 2015, The Reporter is Taiwan’s first nonprofit digital news outlet. It does not run advertisements or accept donations from political parties or politicians, and is dedicated to in-depth investigative journalism on public governance, international affairs, human rights, and social issues.

Decision Committee Members of the New Power Party

Weihang Lidance Chou (周偉航)

Writing under the pen name “Jen-Cha Wen-Ben,” Dr. Chou has taught as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at Fu Jen Catholic University. Known for his sharp and direct commentary on current affairs, he has long been active on political talk shows and social media and has authored several bestselling books.

Taiwan Statebuilding Party Chair

Hsing-huan Wang (王興煥)

Mr. Wang is the current chairman of the Taiwan Statebuilding Party. He is devoted to promoting a strong sense of Taiwanese identity and the normalization of Taiwan’s status as a nation. The party’s core platform, summarized as “Protect Taiwan, Resist China,” emphasizes strengthening Taiwan’s defense self-reliance and deepening democratic institutions.

Taichung City Councilmember

Joy Chen (陳俞融)

Councilor Chen is a Taichung City Councilor from the DPP. She previously served as Deputy Director of the DPP International Affairs Department. She focuses on local governance and youth political participation, combining experience in international affairs with grassroots service to actively advance city oversight and civic engagement.

New Taipei City Councilmember

Evalyn Chen (陳乃瑜)

Councilor Chen is a New Taipei City Councilor from the DPP. Known for her outspoken and straightforward style, she is focused on child and women’s safety, education, and social welfare. She actively uses social media to communicate with constituents and to raise the visibility of local issues.

Media Personality

Catherine Chang (張雅琴)

Ms. Chang is a veteran media professional who has served as a television news anchor and talk show host. She is known for her strong on-air personality and sharp commentary, and has long followed international affairs and Taiwan’s political development. She is regarded as one of the most recognizable political media figures in Taiwan.

Legislator

Yi-ying Chiu (邱議瑩)

Legislator Chiu is a multi-term member of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan from the DPP. She has long focused on foreign affairs and national defense, judicial reform, and gender equality. Her tough questioning style in the legislature has earned her a reputation as a senior “fighter” for the party.

Secretary-General of the DPP

Kuo-yung Hsu (徐國勇)

Mr. Hsu is the current Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party. A lawyer by training, he previously served as Executive Yuan spokesperson and Minister of the Interior. Known for his quick wit and eloquence, he now oversees party affairs and the DPP’s campaign strategy for the 2026 elections.

Taoyuan City Councilmember

Chiung-hui Huang (黃瓊慧)

Councilor Huang is a Taoyuan City Councilor from the DPP. Deeply rooted in local service, she focuses on city oversight, social welfare, and infrastructure development, and is one of the key DPP figures at the grassroots level in Taoyuan.

Taipei City Councilmember

Jo-fang Yen (顏若芳)

Councilor Yen is a Taipei City Councilor from the DPP. She has long focused on urban governance, transportation, and social housing. Her pragmatic approach to oversight has earned her the support of many citizens, making her an important DPP voice in the Taipei City Council.

Taipei City Councilmember

Lin Yen-feng (林延鳳)

Councilor Lin is a Taipei City Councilor from the DPP and a representative of the party’s younger generation of elected officials. He focuses on youth rights, housing justice, and digital governance, and actively uses social media and innovative tools to engage with constituents.

New Taipei City Councilmember

Yu-hsiang Li (李宇翔)

Councilor Li is a New Taipei City Councilor from the DPP and part of the younger generation of local representatives. He focuses on education, transportation, and youth employment, and is committed to bringing innovation to local governance in New Taipei.

Author / Media

Neil Peng (馮光遠)

Mr. Feng is a veteran media figure, writer, and playwright. He previously served as a correspondent in the United States for the China Times. Known for his political satire and humor, he has long been engaged in discussions on freedom of speech and Taiwan’s democratic movement.

Taipei City Councilmember

Sabrina Lim (林亮君)

Councilor Lin is a Taipei City Councilor. Formerly a member of the New Power Party, she later joined the DPP. She focuses on labor rights, environmental protection, and housing justice. Her solid performance in council questioning has made her one of the notable progressive voices in Taipei city politics.

DPP Spokesperson

Justin Wu (吳崢)

Mr. Wu is a spokesperson for the DPP. A prominent figure of the Sunflower Movement generation, he has moved from social movements into party politics while remaining deeply engaged in Taiwan’s democratic and public issues. Skilled in media communication, he is an important representative of the DPP’s younger generation.

Taipei City Councilmember

Miao Poya (苗博雅)

Councilor Miao is a Taipei City Councilor and a member of the Social Democratic Party, and the first openly LGBTQ+ councilor elected in Taiwan. She is known for her rational, evidence-based questioning and is actively involved in promoting human rights and judicial reform.

Author / Academic

Darui Weng (翁達瑞)

Writing under the pen name “Weng Da-Rui,” he is a professor of finance in the United States. Widely reported to be Prof. Shih-Fen Chen, he uses his column and social media presence to comment on current affairs, often exposing academic misconduct and political scandals. His sharp viewpoints have made him a highly influential voice in Taiwan’s public discourse.

Agenda

Content is subject to change; please refer to the actual program on the day of the event.

7/3 (Fri)

Post-Conference Tour

July 5–8, 2026  |  $600 (3 nights, includes lodging, meals, admission, bus transportation)

Sponsorship

Every contribution strengthens our community presence, deepens community bonds, and keeps this tradition thriving.

Sponsorship deadline: June 10, 2026 (for printed materials inclusion)
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