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Taiwan sends top negotiator to China for Apec meeting amid tensions

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Taiwan will send its top trade negotiator to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting in mainland China, marking a rare instance of participation since official communication ceased in 2016. This move suggests an effort to maintain a functional status quo within the regional forum despite escalating cross-strait tensions. The meeting in Suzhou is particularly significant as China hosts all major Apec events this year, amid strained relations with Taiwan. AI

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Taiwan sends top negotiator to China for Apec meeting amid tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    How Taiwan’s Apec attendance could test Beijing’s cross-strait pragmatism

    Taiwan will send its top trade negotiator to next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministerial meeting in mainland China – a rare occurrence since the two sides cut off official communication in 2016. Analysts said the move suggested both sides were still trying to…

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