Beyond Geopolitics: Emerging Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
Joanne Ou, Representative of Taiwan to New Zealand
Thursday, 22 October 2026 :30pm - 6:30pm
Christchurch
TBA
This event will cover impacts and changes within the Indo-Pacific region and how this may affect various nations.
Further details to be announced shortly.
About Joanne Ou
Joanne Ou is the Representative of Taiwan to New Zealand, Mission Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New Zealand, based in Wellington. Prior to her appointment, she was the Spokesperson of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Director-General of its Public Diplomacy Council from 2019 to 2023. In her nearly 30 years with Taiwan’s foreign service, she has held various positions including Director of the UN Task Force in TECO-New York, and the Ministry’s North American Affairs Department.
Joanne holds a MA in Political Science from Columbia University in New York, USA, and BA in Political Science from National Taiwan University. Joanne is fluent in English, Spanish and Mandarin, with working level of French, and has a diverse range of hobbies that include Argentine tango, skiing, and horseback riding.
This event will cover impacts and changes within the Indo-Pacific region and how this may affect various nations.
Further details to be announced shortly.
About Joanne Ou
Joanne Ou is the Representative of Taiwan to New Zealand, Mission Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New Zealand, based in Wellington. Prior to her appointment, she was the Spokesperson of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Director-General of its Public Diplomacy Council from 2019 to 2023. In her nearly 30 years with Taiwan’s foreign service, she has held various positions including Director of the UN Task Force in TECO-New York, and the Ministry’s North American Affairs Department.
Joanne holds a MA in Political Science from Columbia University in New York, USA, and BA in Political Science from National Taiwan University. Joanne is fluent in English, Spanish and Mandarin, with working level of French, and has a diverse range of hobbies that include Argentine tango, skiing, and horseback riding.
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