Sara Newland (@saranewland.bsky.social)

MAY 15 - 'In the Global Vanguard: Agrarian Development and the Making of Modern Taiwan' with James Lin, UW - Taiwan Studies Program In just half a century, Taiwan transformed from an agricultural colony into an economic power, spurred by efforts of the authoritarian Republic of China government in land reform, farmers associations, and improved crop varieties. Yet overlooked is how Taiwan brought these practices to the developing world. In the Global Vanguard elucidates the history and impact https://jsis.washington.edu/taiwan/2025/04/23/may-15-in-the-global-vanguard-agrarian-development-and-the-making-of-modern-taiwan-with-james-lin-uw/