2024-10-29T04:53:03-04:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-08-03 932917921 Asian Pacific Peace Research Institute % LU CHUNG WENG ASIA 2146097879 100 N FRONTERA CIR THE WOODLANDS TX 773827006 LU CHUNG WENG Officer 2024-10-29 false 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X X X 87225 X 87222 3 0 0 0 87225 1300 1004 9369 11673 75552 0 0 75552 0 75552 0 75552 0 75552 The Asian Pacific Peace Research Institute APPRI is a non-partisan non-governmental think tank dedicated to advancing research education and public understanding of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region. APPRI aims to contribute to the global dialogue on comprehensive security by focusing on both traditional and non-traditional security issues while fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Asia-Pacific nations. In a world where geopolitical tensions are high APPRI recognizes that while nation-states remain key actors in world politics many societal functions especially in the realm of security and diplomacy involve multiple stakeholders including governments businesses NGOs and civil society across borders. APPRIs mission is to promote comprehensive security an approach that addresses not only military defense but also economic environmental human rights and technological dimensions of peace. Organizing the Taiwanese Benevolence Association in America TBAA Annual Conference APPRI organized the 2023 TBAA Annual Conference a non-political gathering of Taiwanese-American leaders scholars and professionals focused on community-building cultural exchange and Taiwan's contributions to the global community. The conference provided an open platform for discussions on Taiwan's future in a changing global landscape and the importance of shared values and collaborative efforts. Featuring speakers from various sectors the event fostered mutual understanding and encouraged closer cultural ties between Taiwanese and American communities. 0 3386 Arranging and Organizing Young Scholars' Visit to Washington D.C. In 2023 APPRI facilitated an educational visit for young Taiwanese scholars to Washington D.C. aimed at promoting cultural exchange and academic development. The group visited renowned think tanks including the Brookings Institution and the Heritage Foundation and engaged in dialogue with students at George Washington University. Discussions centered around cultural exchange Taiwan's global contributions and the role of youth in shaping a future aligned with shared values of peace and cooperation. This visit offered young scholars a unique chance to connect with U.S. academic and cultural communities. 0 2286 Participation in National and International Conferences APPRI actively engaged in several non-political conferences globally emphasizing peace studies cultural exchange and international collaboration. Highlights included participation in the U.S.-Taiwan National Defense Industry Meeting in Washington D.C. where APPRI contributed to discussions on peace and safety as well as engagement in the International Conference at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In South Africa APPRI representatives exchanged ideas with global scholars on topics such as democratic resilience community-building and cross-cultural understanding. 0 1910 7582 LU CHUNG WENG Offcer 15 0 0 0 HSIN I PENG Secretary 5 0 0 0 Eric Chang DIRECTOR 10 0 0 0 Ming-Wei Ku DIRECTOR 5 0 0 0 Kuan-Wu Chen DIRECTOR 5 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false TX LU CHUNG WENG 100 N FRONTERA CIR THE WOODLANDS TX 773827006 2146097879 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 87222 87222 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87222 87222 84478 2744 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87225 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| travel expenses for conferences,meeting and activities, $9369.00|