The United States stated that "during the hosting of the APEC meeting in China, Taiwan must be allowed to participate on an equal footing"? The Foreign Ministry responded.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maoning, presided over a routine press conference. The State Department of the United States stated on Wednesday that during the hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in China, Taiwan must be allowed to participate on an equal basis. How does China respond to this? Maoning said, as the host of APEC in 2026, China will actively fulfill its obligations as the host to ensure the smooth participation of all parties. "I have clearly stated China's position on the issue of Taiwan's participation in APEC before," Maoning said.