The U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday that China, when hosting the APEC meeting next year, must ensure Taiwan's "full and equal" participation. This statement followed Taipei's protest, which claimed that Beijing has set "numerous additional conditions" for the participation of the Taiwanese delegation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated this week that Taiwan's participation in APEC activities must comply with the "One China Principle"; the United States responded by stating that APEC members unanimously agreed last year that China would host the 2026 summit, provided that all members "participate on an equal basis" in all activities. The U.S. spokesperson emphasized that the United States "adheres to the equal participation of all member economies, including Taiwan (under the name 'Chinese Taipei')," and called on China to implement security arrangements to ensure the safety of participants. Beijing responded by saying that it will fulfill its host responsibilities and has clearly stated its position on Taiwan's participation.
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