The Whiteside Forum welcomes Prof. Norm Moline at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. He will speak on “Why Taiwan Matters: Small Island, Important Place.” Dr. Moline is Professor Emeritus (retired) in Geography at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He is a frequent Guest Speaker at Whiteside Forum events and many venues around our area.
Taiwan is only one-fourth the size of Illinois; it has twice as many people; has the world’s 20th largest economy. Linked with mainland China for several centuries, it has been independent–with special connections to the U. S.–for the last 70 years. Taiwan now has a key role in East Asia’s economic geography and complicated international relations. These relations have grown even more complicated, due to China’s desire to “reincorporate” the island. Taiwan is a place that deserves our attention.
The presentation is open to everyone free of charge. All are welcome. Your questions about Taiwan, China, and relations with the U. S. are encouraged.
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