Formosan Association for Public Affairs
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The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that seeks to build worldwide support for Taiwan independence. Its 52 chapters also seek to advance the interests of Taiwanese people and communities around the world. Currently, the President of FAPA is CT Lee.
Established in 1982 in Los Angeles, California, FAPA subsequently moved its headquarters to Washington. The organization provides U.S. policy makers, the media, scholars and the general public with information on issues related to Taiwan.
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[edit] Goals
- Promote international support for the right of the people of Taiwan to establish an independent and democratic country, and to join the international community
- Advance the rights and interests of Taiwanese communities throughout the world
- Promote peace and security for Taiwan.
[edit] FAPA Youth Professionals Group
FAPA runs a youth group that is spread across America, which consists mostly of collegiate students.
[edit] International Branches
Other branches of FAPA exist in other countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom.
