Archive · 4 Nov 2025
China Dismisses Taiwan's Safety Concerns Over Hosting APEC 2026
Imagine two friends, China and Taiwan, who sometimes disagree about their relationship.
China is going to host a big meeting for countries in the Asia-Pacific region called APEC next year.
Taiwan is worried about attending this meeting.
They asked China if everyone would be safe and treated fairly.
China said, 'Don't worry, everyone will be fine, just like always.'
But China also reminded Taiwan that it must agree that Taiwan is part of China, which is something Taiwan doesn't fully agree with.
Taiwan wants China to promise that not only they, but all the countries attending, will be safe and treated equally.
This meeting is important because it's one of the few international clubs Taiwan can join, but it has to use a special name, 'Chinese Taipei,' so it doesn't cause arguments with China.
China dismissed Taiwan's safety concerns regarding its hosting of the 2026 APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Taiwan's participation hinges on compliance with the 'one China' principle and APEC's memorandum of understanding, according to China.
Taiwan has voiced concerns about participant safety and equal treatment, urging China to fulfill past assurances.
Taiwan participates in APEC under the name 'Chinese Taipei' due to political sensitivities with China.
Past APEC summits hosted by China have seen varying diplomatic conditions, including a Taiwanese boycott in 2001.
- Who
- China's foreign ministry and Taiwan's foreign ministry official Jonathan Sun
- What
- China dismissed Taiwan's safety concerns and conditions for participation in the 2026 APEC summit, while Taiwan expressed worries and sought assurances.
- When
- China's statement was made following Taiwan's official's remarks made on Monday after returning from South Korea, where this year's summit concluded.
- Where
- Shenzhen, China (to host in 2026); statements made by China's foreign ministry and Taiwan's official in Seoul and Taipei.
- Why
- Taiwan raised safety concerns and questioned equal treatment for its participation, while China insists adherence to the 'one China' principle and established practices are paramount.
Taiwan
China
Participation and Safety
Taiwan
Taiwan has expressed concerns about the safety of its participants and sought assurances of equal treatment, urging China to fulfill promises made.
China
China states there are no safety worries and all parties will participate smoothly according to APEC rules, emphasizing that Taiwan's participation hinges on adhering to the 'one China' principle and relevant agreements.
Political Principle
Taiwan
Taiwan rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and asserts that only its people can decide their future.
China
China views Taiwan as part of 'one China' and insists this principle is key to Taiwan's participation in APEC activities.
- Summit Host
- China
- Summit Location
- Shenzhen, Southern China
- Summit Year
- 2026
- Taiwan's Participation Name
- Chinese Taipei
- Previous China APEC Host Year
- 2014
- Taiwan Boycott Year
- 2001