Taiwan will participate "on an equal footing" at the APEC summit

Taiwan will participate equally in the upcoming APEC summit, with Stan Shih representing the island. President William Lai emphasized Taiwan's active role in APEC and its contributions to global technology cooperation, particularly in AI and semiconductor supply chains. Despite not sending its president due to China's opposition, Taiwan aims to strengthen regional partnerships for economic stability. The G7 foreign ministers expressed support for Taiwan's position, highlighting the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait amid rising geopolitical tensions.