According to Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo, President Lai Ching-te has invited Stan Shih, founder and honorary chair of Acer Group, to represent him at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) scheduled for Nov. 18-19 in Shenzhen, China.
Kuo noted that as a full member of APEC since 1991, Taiwan continues to participate in the body’s events irrespective of Beijing’s “one China” principle.
The spokesperson went on to say that Shih, Taiwan’s representative at the 2007 AELM in Sydney, is an iconic figure in Taiwan’s industrial development who has made exceptional contributions to Taiwan’s global competitiveness in the information technology sector. Lai anticipates Shih and his delegates will actively share Taiwan’s perspectives and practices to further advance the global economy and international trade, she added.
Taiwan has made substantive contributions to the region’s development through its long-term APEC involvement. The government hopes that the delegation will be able to join in all meetings in an equal, dignified and safe manner, Kuo concluded. (POC-E)
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Kuo noted that as a full member of APEC since 1991, Taiwan continues to participate in the body’s events irrespective of Beijing’s “one China” principle.
The spokesperson went on to say that Shih, Taiwan’s representative at the 2007 AELM in Sydney, is an iconic figure in Taiwan’s industrial development who has made exceptional contributions to Taiwan’s global competitiveness in the information technology sector. Lai anticipates Shih and his delegates will actively share Taiwan’s perspectives and practices to further advance the global economy and international trade, she added.
Taiwan has made substantive contributions to the region’s development through its long-term APEC involvement. The government hopes that the delegation will be able to join in all meetings in an equal, dignified and safe manner, Kuo concluded. (POC-E)
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