Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/11/24
By: Lu Hsin-hui and Evelyn Kao
Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday lauded the success of Taiwan’s
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文, right) shakes hands with James Soong (宋楚瑜).
delegation to the just-concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ meeting.
Tsai directed government agencies to learn from the achievements of the delegation, which she characterized as a model for turning opportunities for international participation into substantial benefits for the country.
Tsai made the comments during a meeting with Taiwan’s APEC delegation led by People First Party Chairman James Soong (宋楚瑜), Tsai’s representative to the summit, who returned from Lima, Peru on Wednesday.
Noting that APEC is the most important economic and trade organization in the region, the president said that Taiwan attaches great importance to the annual economic leadership meeting. It also proactively participate in APEC-related activities and initiatives in order to engage in exchanges with the other 20 member countries. [FULL STORY]
