Taiwan Accuses China of Hindering Its Participation at APEC 2026

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Taiwan's agency that handles relations with China has spoken out against new restrictions Beijing has stated regarding next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, to be held in Shenzhen.

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00:00The Mainlands Affairs Council says China is trying to hinder Taiwan's participation in next year's APEC summit,

00:07set to be held in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

00:10The council, which manages Taiwan's relations with China, compared the situation to 2014,

00:16the last time China hosted APEC.

00:18Then, Taiwan was invited through cross-strait channels rather than directly by APEC organisers.

00:23And Beijing required that any meetings between Taiwan's representatives and other leaders be kept secret.

00:30They pointed out that cross-strait relations are now far worse than they were in 2014.

00:50China views Taiwan as part of its territory and does not like it when Taiwan participates in international events.

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