Xi Zhenrong represented Taiwan at the APEC summit and Lai Qingde gave three tasks

lai qingde The president urged Acer founder Shi Zhenrong to attend the conference in Shenzhen, mainland China, next weekAPEC Economic Leaders Conference. Lai held a pre-departure press conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. He said that when the global economy faces geopolitics, energy andsupply chain Despite the challenges posed by restructuring, Taiwan will remain a stable and dependable power in the Asia-Pacific region.

Xi Zhenrong said that AI is a major discussion topic at APEC this year and is also an area of ​​strength for China. Taiwan has a solid foundation and rich experience in semiconductor digital technology and AI supply chain. As an indispensable partner in global AI, Taiwan will be able to establish a stable and trustworthy force on the international stage. He will make good use of this opportunity to attend the APEC leaders’ meeting on behalf of Lai Ching-te, actively communicate with member leaders of various countries, fully convey Lai Ching-te’s instructions on the three tasks, demonstrate that Taiwan is an indispensable partner, and continue to play Taiwan’s role as a stakeholder in APEC.

Lai Ching-te said he hoped Xi Jinping would use his past experience to convey Taiwan’s three important proposals to all APEC leaders and the international community. First of all, as an APEC member, Taiwan has always actively participated in and contributed to APEC affairs. This not only protects its own economic interests, but also allows Taiwan’s ideas and experience to contribute to the global economy and allow Taiwan’s voice to be heard by the world.

Secondly, Lai Qingde pointed out that Taiwan plays an important role in the semiconductor supply chain and is an indispensable partner in the development of global AI innovation and digital transformation. Through the APEC platform, Taiwan will continue to promote global scientific and technological cooperation and promote innovation exchanges, while actively building a flexible and reliable AI technology supply chain.

Third, Lai Ching-tey said that while the global economy faces challenges posed by geopolitics, energy and supply chain restructuring, Taiwan will remain a stable and reliable power in the Asia-Pacific region. Taiwan will deepen cooperation and exchanges with key partner countries to jointly safeguard regional prosperity and stability and accelerate regional economic and trade integration and development.

The outside world is concerned that mainland China will host the APEC leaders’ meeting this year, and Taiwan may face obstacles or difficulties in participating. Lai Ching-te did not specifically mention the matter in his speech, but said that APEC is the most important multilateral mechanism for economic and trade cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. All members communicate and interact on the basis of equality. Taiwan also participated in this year’s APEC meeting based on the same principle.

Lai Ching-tey said he was grateful to many like-minded countries for emphasizing the importance of Taiwan’s participation in various meetings during the preparations for the APEC meeting.

Presidential Office spokesman Guo Yahui said in an interview after the meeting that as a formal member of APEC, my country has the right and responsibility to fully participate in APEC-related meetings and activities. No member should interfere or interfere with the participation conditions of other members through unilateral political conditions.

Guo Yahui called on China to become the host country this year. As host, he or she must fulfill his or her responsibilities and enforce the host’s traditions; China has previously guaranteed the personal safety of the relevant representatives when entering and exiting China in a written explanation; And when attending the APEC meeting, everyone can use equal and respectful ways to carry out communications and exchanges on various conference matters.

Foreign Minister Lin Jialong recently confirmed that host China did not send a special envoy to deliver the invitation letter in person as usual, but sent it by email. The Foreign Ministry immediately protested and demanded that China follow the rules and international organization practices.

Guo Yahui said that the Foreign Ministry has said that the delegation is about to leave. If any injustice is revealed during the meeting, we will request immediate correction to protect the rights and interests of our country.