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Taiwan's APEC Participation Complicated by China's New Demands

11/5/2025

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Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says China imposed new conditions on Taiwan's APEC participation in Shenzhen, contradicting prior equal-participation commitments.
Lin notes China promised safety and equal rights for Taiwan's attendees at last year's APEC meeting in Peru.
China's foreign ministry says Taiwan's participation must follow the "one China" principle, which Taiwan rejects.
Taiwan participates as "Chinese Taipei" and has no formal diplomatic relations with APEC members.

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Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says China imposed new conditions on Taiwan's APEC participation in Shenzhen, contradicting prior equal-participation commitments.
Lin notes China promised safety and equal rights for Taiwan's attendees at last year's APEC meeting in Peru.
China's foreign ministry says Taiwan's participation must follow the "one China" principle, which Taiwan rejects.
Taiwan participates as "Chinese Taipei" and has no formal diplomatic relations with APEC members.