Taiwan labour minister departs for China to attend APEC
Taiwan’s labour minister left for China on Sunday to attend an APEC event, the first ministerial-level visit of President Lai Ching-te’s administration amid increased Beijing military and political pressure.
Taiwan's labour minister departed on Sunday for China to attend an APEC event, marking the first ministerial-level visit of President Lai Ching-te's administration as Beijing has stepped up military and political pressure against Taipei. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group is one of the few international forums in which Taiwan and China both take part.