On July 19, GTI hosted a public seminar examining Taiwan’s role in the South China Sea, with a focus on Taiwan’s unique geographic location, historical claims, administration of islands in the region, and complex international status. We looked at the importance of maritime security and freedom of navigation for trade and regional stability, and considered Taiwan’s options going forward. We were joined on the panel by Dr. Chi-Ting Tsai, professor of international at National Taiwan University, Ian Easton, a Research Fellow at the Project 2049 Institute, Anthony Nelson, director of the East Asia and Pacific practice at ASG, and Dr. Christopher Yung, the Donald Bren Chair of Non-Western Strategic Thought, Marine Corps University (MCU).