Taiwan labour minister arrives in Nanjing for APEC meeting
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Summary
Taiwan Labour Minister Hung Sun-han (洪申翰) arrived in Nanjing on Sunday night ahead of the APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting, which is being held in Jiangsu on Monday. The trip is described as the first visit by a Taiwan minister to mainland China since Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te took office.
Key Points
- The APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting is being held in Nanjing, Jiangsu, on Monday, September 21
- Hung Sun-han departed Taoyuan International Airport on Sunday afternoon on China Eastern Airlines flight MU5002
- Before departure, Hung briefly told reporters, “Thanks for your hard work,” and did not give further interviews
- His group landed at Nanjing Lukou International Airport at 7:57pm on Sunday and was met by APEC organisers
- The delegation was escorted through a VIP channel to leave the airport and then headed to its hotel
Why It Matters
Hung has said Taiwan is a full APEC member and that its participation in international organisations follows a principle of professional engagement, with equal participation and dignity as core principles. For Hong Kong readers, the visit is a closely watched cross-strait development because it combines a multilateral forum with direct travel by a Taiwan minister to the mainland at a sensitive moment in relations