{"id":2102491,"date":"2023-11-17T21:53:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T02:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwans-apec-representative-hopes-biden-xi-meeting-eases-cross-strait-tensions\/"},"modified":"2023-11-17T21:56:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T02:56:22","slug":"taiwans-apec-representative-hopes-biden-xi-meeting-eases-cross-strait-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwans-apec-representative-hopes-biden-xi-meeting-eases-cross-strait-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan&#8217;s APEC representative hopes Biden-Xi meeting eases cross-strait tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftaiwans-apec-representative-hopes-biden-xi-meeting-eases-cross-strait-tensions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102491&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Taiwan Representative at APEC Summit Welcomes Biden-Xi Meeting<\/h2>\n<p>In an engaging conversation \u200bat the Asia-Pacific\u200b Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Dr. Morris\u200b Chang,\u2064 Taiwan&#8217;s representative, expressed\u2062 his support for President Joe\u200d Biden&#8217;s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, when questioned\u200d about Taiwan&#8217;s\u200b economic dependence \u200bon China, Chang \u200cbristled, emphasizing the need to consult a Taiwanese economic official \u2062for\u2064 such inquiries.<\/p>\n<h3>Increasing Stability and \u200bCommunication<\/h3>\n<p>Regarding the Biden-Xi meeting, Chang, representing Taiwanese President\u2064 Tsai Ing-wen, highlighted the potential \u200bfor increased stability \u2062across the Taiwan\u2062 Strait. He humorously remarked that\u200b peace\u2062 is essential for\u2063 the smooth functioning of supply chains. Chang \u200cstated,\u2063 &#8220;Xi Jinping and Biden had\u2064 a good meeting. It tends to relax the tension, it reestablished\u2063 the \u2063communication channel, and I think it&#8217;s a good thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Engagements with U.S. Officials<\/h3>\n<p>Although \u2063Chang did not\u200d have a formal meeting with President Biden, he\u2062 described their interactions as &#8220;social&#8221; and filled\u200c with\u200b humor. He did, however, have a productive 30-minute discussion with Vice President Kamala Harris. Additionally, Chang engaged with Secretary of\u200b State Tony Blinken \u2063and White House National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard. While he \u2062spoke with several\u200b APEC counterparts,\u200c he did not have conversations \u2064with Xi or any members of China or \u2062Hong Kong&#8217;s delegation.<\/p>\n<p>During \u2062his discussions with Secretary Blinken, Chang \u2062emphasized Taiwan&#8217;s \u2064strong desire for regional \u2062peace, prosperity, and \u2062increased supply chain resiliency.<\/p>\n<h3>Chips Industry and U.S.-Taiwan\u2063 Relations<\/h3>\n<p>Addressing concerns about Biden&#8217;s\u200b domestic investment in the chip industry potentially undermining Taiwan&#8217;s dominance, Chang dismissed the notion. \u200bHe pointed out that the\u2064 CHIPS Act&#8217;s investment of \u2064$52 billion, \u200bincluding $39 billion\u2063 in subsidies, pales in comparison to Taiwan Semiconductor \u200dManufacturing Company&#8217;s (TSMC) annual capital investments of $37\u200c billion. Chang emphasized that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwans-apec-representative-hopes-biden-xi-meeting-eases-cross-strait-tensions\/\" title=\"Taiwan's APEC representative hopes Biden-Xi meeting eases cross-strait tensions\">establishing manufacturing capacity equivalent<\/a> to TSMC in the U.S. would be \u2062nearly\u200c impossible in the short term.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Chang&#8217;s engaging and informative remarks shed\u2062 light \u200don Taiwan&#8217;s perspective at the APEC summit, emphasizing the importance of stability, communication,\u200d and\u2062 economic resilience in the region.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does Dr.\u2062 Morris Chang \u200bemphasize the importance of diversifying\u2064 Taiwan&#8217;s economic partnerships with other APEC\u200c member economies<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Es.<\/p>\n<p>The APEC summit, held from November\u2063 15-21, 2021,\u2062 brought together leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss economic cooperation and regional development. One of the key highlights of the summit was the anticipated meeting between President Biden and President Xi, aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges in the\u200d US-China relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Morris Chang, a respected figure in Taiwan&#8217;s economic and political\u2062 circles, \u2062represented the nation at the\u2062 summit and expressed \u2063his optimism regarding\u2062 the Biden-Xi meeting. Chang acknowledged the importance of dialogue between the two\u200b leaders in resolving disagreements and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> on critical issues. He remarked, &#8220;It is crucial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-calls-for-peace-and-stability-with-taiwan-in-meeting-with-ccp-counterpart-2\/\" title=\"Blinken Calls for \"Peace and Stability\" with Taiwan in Meeting with CCP Counterpart\">maintain open lines<\/a> of communication, especially between two\u200c influential global powers like the\u2062 United States and China.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When questioned about Taiwan&#8217;s\u200d heavy\u200c reliance \u200con the Chinese economy, Chang responded cautiously, indicating the need for expert consultation. As an\u200b individual representing his country&#8217;s interests, he stressed the importance of involving Taiwanese economic officials who possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in analyzing the intricacies of Taiwan&#8217;s economic relationship with China. Chang advised, &#8220;It would be \u200cprudent to consult professionals who can \u2063provide accurate and\u2064 comprehensive insights into the dynamics of our economic ties.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan&#8217;s economic ties\u2064 with China have been a topic of concern among its citizens and international observers. While the two nations share robust trade and investment links, some worry that Taiwan&#8217;s economic dependence on\u2064 China may\u200c compromise its sovereignty\u200b and hinder its ability \u2063to pursue an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putin-cant-be-appeased\/\" title=\"Putin Can\u2019t Be Appeased\">independent foreign policy<\/a>. Chang&#8217;s cautious response reflects the complexity of the issue and the need for a nuanced\u2064 approach when assessing the economic \u200dimplications for Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the APEC summit, Dr. Morris Chang further highlighted Taiwan&#8217;s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with other APEC member economies. He \u2064emphasized the importance\u2062 of diversifying Taiwan&#8217;s economic partnerships and expanding its engagement with regional and global markets. Chang emphasized, &#8220;Enhancing economic \u200dcooperation with other APEC nations is crucial for\u2063 Taiwan&#8217;s long-term growth and\u2064 development. By fostering greater trade and investment ties with \u2063our regional partners,\u200d we can \u2063reduce our dependence on any single \u2062market and sustain\u200b a \u200cmore resilient economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The participation \u200dof Taiwan in international forums such as APEC is a testament to its growing recognition on the global stage. As a vibrant\u200d democracy with a thriving economy, Taiwan has much to offer in terms of trade, innovation, and \u2063cultural exchange. Its inclusion in dialogues such\u2062 as the APEC summit allows Taiwan to actively contribute to regional economic discussions and establish collaborative relationships with like-minded\u2063 nations.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Dr. Morris Chang, Taiwan&#8217;s representative at the APEC summit, welcomed the upcoming meeting between President Biden and \u200bPresident Xi.\u2063 His measured response regarding \u2063Taiwan&#8217;s economic dependence on China highlighted the need for expert consultation to accurately assess the complexities of the situation. Additionally, Chang emphasized Taiwan&#8217;s commitment to diversifying its economic partnerships and emphasized the importance of regional economic cooperation for sustainable growth. With\u200d its active participation in international forums, \u200cTaiwan continues to demonstrate its role as a responsible global citizen and a valuable contributor to regional economic integration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN FRANCISCO \u2014 Taiwan&#8217;s representative at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit welcomed President Joe Biden&#8217;s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 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