The Taipei Forum is a non-partisan, non-profit policy think-tank based in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded by Ambassador C.J. Chen in 1993, and was reorganized in 2011, with Professor Su Chi serving as its new chairman. Its mission is to advance four goals:

• Serve as a platform for rational and cross-partisan discussions on Taiwan’s security, economy, cross-strait and international relations;
• Conduct vigorous independent research and, based on the research, provide practical policy recommendations;
• Serve as a platform for intellectual exchanges with U.S., East and South East Asian, and European scholars and experts.
• Promotes a meeting of minds between Taiwan, China, and other countries through internship and fellowship programs.

Taipei Forum’s operations are governed by the 15-member Board of Directors, a nationally prominent group of leaders from business, academia, politics, and non-governmental organizations with long-term interests in China and the Asia-Pacific in general. The Board meets twice a year. Chairman Su now serves also as the CEO.

Taipei Forum’s operational expenses are to be financed by donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals domiciled in Taiwan or other countries. It does not accept funding from governments or political parties.