National Society of Taiwan Studies
The National Society of Taiwan Studies is a non-governmental academic organization in the People's Republic of China composed of scholars, related personnel, and groups engaged in research on Taiwan and cross-strait relations. Its current address is on the fourth floor of Building B, Tsinghua Tongfang Building, Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
History
On August 16, 1988, the Taiwan Research Association was established. Its purpose was to build a platform for exchange for experts and scholars engaged in the study of Taiwan issues and cross-strait relations on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and at home and abroad, to promote academic activities, enhance exchanges, friendship and cooperation among scholars, and promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the Chinese unification.Since 1991, the National Taiwan Studies Association, the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots and the Institute of Taiwan Studies habe jointly hosted the "Cross-Strait Relations Academic Symposium" every year, referred to as the "Three-Taiwan Conference". The 27th session in 2018 has never been cancelled. On October 11–12, 2013, the 21st Century Foundation and the National Taiwan Studies Association hosted the first "Cross-Strait Peace Forum".