Overview
- Beijing said participation must align with the one‑China principle and relevant APEC memoranda, describing this as a political prerequisite.
- Taiwan’s foreign minister accused China of backtracking on a written pledge from 2024 and announced plans for unspecified countermeasures.
- The U.S. insisted all member economies, including Taiwan, participate on an equal footing and said it will press China for security protocols for attendees.
- China told Reuters the issue concerns compliance with one‑China, not safety, while also stating it will fulfill its host obligations and ensure smooth participation.
- APEC’s consensus decision‑making and the long‑standing “Chinese Taipei” arrangement under a 1992 memorandum shape the procedural stakes ahead of the Shenzhen summit.