Acer founder Stan Shih named Taiwan's envoy to 2026 APEC summit

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Acer Group founder and Honorary Chairman Stan Shih (施振榮) has been named Taiwan's envoy to the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, China, the Presidential Office said on Wednesday.

Taipei, Nov. 11 (CNA) Acer Group founder and Honorary Chairman Stan Shih (施振榮) has been named Taiwan's envoy to the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, China, the Presidential Office said on Wednesday.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) chose Shih for his international perspective and industry expertise, hoping he would bring Taiwan's views and experience on economic and trade issues to the summit, Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) said.

Kuo noted that Shih represented Taiwan at the 2007 APEC summit in Sydney and was familiar with key agenda items, including artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and technological innovation, according to a press release.

The summit will take place Nov. 18-19, preceded by related events, including the Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting and the APEC CEO Summit, which will be held during Nov. 14-18.

Citing APEC members' consensus on equal participation, Kuo urged Beijing to honor its written assurances and fulfill its duties as host by ensuring Taiwan's delegation could participate in all meetings on an equal, dignified, and secure basis.

Taiwan has continued to participate in APEC affairs on an equal footing as a full member under the 1991 membership memorandum, in line with established APEC practice and without reference to the so-called "one China principle," Kuo said.

Her remarks aimed to rebut Beijing's renewed assertion that Taiwan's participation should be handled under the "one China" principle.

Before Shih's departure, Lai and Shih will deliver remarks at a press conference for Taiwan's APEC delegation at the Presidential Office at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

A source told CNA that Lai had set three goals for Shih's trip: to amplify Taiwan's voice on the international stage, highlight its indispensable role in the global semiconductor supply chain, and reaffirm its commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

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