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Taiwan is taking part in APEC China summit on an 'equal basis,' president says
President Lai said Taiwan seeks equal participation and a written guarantee from Beijing as APEC members prepare for the summit, which includes 21 economies.
- On Thursday, President Lai Ching-te announced Taiwan is participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit in China on the principle of interaction on an "equal basis," after requesting written guarantees from Beijing.
- China hosts the summit in Shenzhen next week amid tense relations, with Beijing refusing to speak with Lai and labeling him a "separatist" while conducting daily military operations around the island.
- President Lai appointed Acer founder Stan Shih as his envoy to the summit. Taiwan typically selects business executives as envoys to avoid political complications while engaging with friendly delegations from the US and Japan.
- Presidential office spokesperson Karen Kuo warned Taiwan will request immediate correction if unfair treatment occurs, stating "No member should use unilateral political conditions to interfere with or affect the terms of participation of other members."
- China's foreign ministry stated on Wednesday it handles Taiwan's participation "in accordance with the one-China principle and the rules and customs of relevant APEC memorandums of understanding," allowing representatives to attend meetings "as normal.
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