Taiwan's APEC representative says no handshake or dialogue with China's Xi, only wave
Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan's representative at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima, said on Saturday that he greeted China's President Xi Jinping with a wave, but there was no handshake or conversation,
China Will Host APEC Summit in 2026, Xi Jinping Announces
President Xi Jinping announced that China will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2026, which would bring leaders from the 21-member group — including potentially US President-elect Donald Trump — to the world’s second-biggest economy.
China's Xi urges APEC unity in face of 'protectionism'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for Asia-Pacific economies to "unite and cooperate" in the face of mounting "protectionism," at a summit in Peru.Speaking to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders hours before he is due to hold talks with US counterpart Joe Biden,
Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden
China's President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that the issues of Taiwan, democracy, human rights and rights to development are "red lines" for China and not to be challenged, the official state media Xinhua said on Sunday.
With Trump's return, China's Xi at APEC criticises protectionism
At the APEC summit in Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned against protectionism as he championed economic globalization. With Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, Xi's remarks signal China's intent to counter potential trade barriers.
As Trump whiplash looms, APEC closes with China's Xi front and centre
After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of the region's major economies, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wrapped up Saturday with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years.
Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island
Taiwan's representative at an Asia-Pacific summit met U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday and invited him to visit Taiwan in the near future, with the two men having a "lively" exchange of views, the island's delegation to the summit said.
China is ready to work with new U.S. administration: Xi tells Biden in APEC Summit
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru, on Saturday (November 16, 2024). | Photo Credit: Reuters China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U.
China’s Xi takes spotlight in Apec family photo, with Biden off to the side
Mr Xi was one of the first to arrive for the annual photo, and Mr Biden was the last to turn up. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How the Trump tariffs on Taiwan chips could hurt the AI trade — and the likes of Nvidia
President-elect Donald Trump made raising tariffs on imported goods a tenet of his reelection campaign. And while that could ...
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Taiwan stands out in UK tea awards
The Leafies is an annual tea award co-organized by Fortnum & Mason department store and the UK Tea Academy (UKTA). Taiwan won ...
Taiwan wants to buy F-35 fighter jets and Patriot missiles to show Trump it's serious: report
The $15 billion package could include 60 F-35 fighter jets and 400 Patriot missiles, according to the Financial Times.
Taiwan eyes $15B military package in signal to Trump administration it is ‘serious’ on defense: report
Taiwan has allegedly begun discussions with the Trump transition team over a massive military package in show to ...
Taiwan does not rule out US taking island’s old missiles and sending them to Ukraine
Taiwan has not made any public announcement about directly sending weapons to Ukraine. The island is in the process of ...
Taiwan’s Lai to Pass Through US Weeks Before Trump Takes Office
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will make a stop in the US state of Hawaii and another American territory while visiting allies ...
Xi Tells Ishiba China Hopes Japan Will 'Properly Handle' History, Taiwan Issues
Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during a meeting with Peru's President Dina Boluarte at the government palace on the ...
Taiwan is fast becoming a top destination for outdoor adventure and wellness fans. It’s easy to see why
With more than 160 peaks over 3,000 meters, hiking trails through remarkable forests and epic surf churned up by waves that ...
Late-Season Tropical Storms Bear Down on Philippines, Taiwan
Two separate storms are set to hit the Philippines and Taiwan at the weekend as the western Pacific Ocean sees its most storm ...