Topic || The Exchanges of Arts & Culture between Taiwan and Canada Speaker || Chloe Chen, Public and Cultural Affairs Manager at the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei Moderator || Chang, Yi-wen, Associate Professor, Chairperson of International MA Program in Studies of Arts and Creative Industries Date & Time || 12:30-13:30, 2025/11/24 Venue || 4/F, Research Building, TNUA Quota of people || 30 Closing date for entries || From now to 2025/11/21 23:59 Link for entries || https://forms.gle/LYcxjnjsE7BstVv79 * This lecture is conducted in Mandarin and English, and both domestic and international students are welcome to join. *Notification email will be sent before the event.
School of Culture Resources of TNUA is organising the 4th Brown Bag Forum on 11/24 (Mon), 12:30-13:30, on the 4/F, Research Building, TNUA.
The topic of the forum is “A Glimpse into Cultural and Arts Exchanges between Taiwan and Canada”. The forum is presented by Chloe Chen, Public and Cultural Affairs Manager at the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, and moderated by Chang, Yi-wen, Associate Professor, Chairperson of International MA Program in Studies of Arts and Creative Industries.
Chloe Chen works for Global Affairs Canada as Public and Cultural Affairs Manager at the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (CTOT). Since joining the Government of Canada in 2001, she has been dedicated to advancing Canada’s cultural diplomacy in Taiwan and promoting the exchange and visibility of Canadian arts across diverse fields.
With more than twenty years of experience in international cultural cooperation, Chloe’s work spans public diplomacy and cultural engagement. She collaborates closely with a wide range of partners in both Canada and Taiwan—including performing arts centers, festivals, museums, universities, cultural foundations, artists, curators, and government agencies—to support the presentation of Canadian arts in Taiwan. Her portfolio covers performing arts, film, literature, music, visual arts, as well as circus, animation, and multidisciplinary creation, areas in which Canada is particularly recognized.
Chloe’s international background has strongly shaped her cross-cultural expertise and collaborative approach. She studied Réalisation (film directing) in France and later pursued journalism in New York. Having lived for extended periods in both Europe and North America, she has developed a broad global perspective and strong cultural sensitivity, along with a deep interest in international artistic ecosystems.
Her work focuses on facilitating cross-cultural collaboration rather than producing events. Chloe works closely with cultural institutions across Taiwan to support the local presentation of Canadian arts, while also strengthening long-term partnerships with Canadian arts organizations, cultural foundations, Indigenous groups, and creative industry networks.
In recognition of her professionalism and dedication to public service, Chloe has twice received the Government of Canada’s Merit Award. Through her role at CTOT, she continues to deepen cultural ties between Canada and Taiwan, demonstrating how the arts can transcend geography, foster cross-cultural inclusion and connection, and advance meaningful dialogue through cultural diplomacy.
