The TKU Alumni Association of North America and the TKU Alumni Association of Houston recently (Feb 23) held a joint conference discussing "Development and Challenges for the ROC in the Global Context of 2013". During the conference, Dr. Cheng Chin-Mo, the Chair of the TKU Department of Global Political Economy, delivered a special lecture on the topic "Creating a Cross-Strait Consensus; Developing a New Model of Collaboration". His lecture provided an insightful analysis on hopes for attaining a Cross-Strait consensus. Among the attendees were various local dignitaries, including the former President of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, Mr. Cheng Chang-Hsiang.

The conference was widely publicized, with related articles published in major local newspapers. During his time in the US, TKU's Dr. Cheng Chin-Mo was also invited to deliver lectures at the Houston Taiwanese Institute for Senior Citizens and to appear on a local TV show, hosted by George Chang, in which Dr. Cheng discussed prospects for future Cross-Strait Development.