Taiwan Appoints Lin Hsin-i as APEC Envoy Amid Tensions with China

Taiwan's presidential office has appointed Lin Hsin-i, a senior advisor and former economy minister, as its envoy for the upcoming APEC summit in Peru. Lin, known for his familiarity with APEC operations, steps into the role amid heightened tensions with China over Taiwan's sovereign status.

Taiwan's presidential office announced the appointment of Lin Hsin-i as its envoy to represent the island at this year's APEC summit in Peru. Lin is a seasoned diplomat, having previously participated in the summit and is seen as a strategic choice given his expertise in APEC matters.

The appointment comes shortly after China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, highlighting the ongoing tension between Taipei and Beijing over sovereignty. Taiwan operates under the name "Chinese Taipei" at APEC and typically refrains from sending its president to such forums due to China's objections.

The summit in Lima is set for November, a year after Taiwan's envoy engaged informally with U.S. President Biden at San Francisco's summit but had no interactions with Chinese President Xi. Taiwan continues to assert its position that only its citizens can determine the island's future.

(With inputs from agencies.)