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China said Wednesday that Taiwan could participate in this month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit only under the one-China principle and established APEC procedures, after Taipei raised concerns over how its invitation was delivered.
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for China’s State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Beijing had consistently handled Taiwan’s participation in APEC meetings according to the one-China principle, relevant provisions of APEC’s memorandum of understanding and established practices, according to the Global Times.
“As long as the abovementioned practices are followed, the Taiwan region can participate in the meeting,” Zhu told a news conference.
The APEC summit is scheduled for Nov. 18-19.
Taipei received its invitation to the summit by email, according to Focus Taiwan.
Taiwanese leader Cho Jung-tai called on China to ensure equal treatment and allow Taiwan to participate with dignity.
“We are continuing our efforts to secure such participation and will not rush into making any other decisions,” Cho said Tuesday.
Taiwan has been an APEC member since 1991 under the name “Chinese Taipei.” It boycotted the 2001 APEC summit in Shanghai after Beijing rejected its chosen representative.
For the 2014 summit, China delivered Taiwan’s invitation in person.
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