00:00China has given written assurances that Taiwan will be able to take part in next year's APEC
00:06summit in Shenzhen. That's according to Taiwan's foreign ministry.
00:10This year's meeting in South Korea wrapped up on Saturday, while Taiwan's representative
00:14Ling Xiei saying he met with officials from around 10 countries.
00:19Lin held a 20-minute meeting with Japan's new Prime Minister, Takeichi Senai. Both sides
00:25pledged to further strengthen Taiwan-Japan ties. Takeichi, who shared a photo with Lin on social
00:31media, also reiterated Japan's commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
00:37Lin also met privately with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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