Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)

On the morning of October 28, ahead of his departure for Korea to attend the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from October 31 to November 1 in Gyeongju, APEC Leader’s Representative Lin Hsin-i (林信義) delivered remarks on his upcoming trip. Leader’s Representative Lin said that during this trip he will share with all APEC members and business representatives Taiwan’s unique characteristics and strengths in various fields, with the aim of promoting Taiwan, attracting investment, fostering exchange and cooperation, and further enhancing Taiwan’s standing in APEC.

In remarks, Leader’s Representative Lin stated that he was honored to once again be entrusted by President Lai Ching-te to attend the AELM, which will be held this year in Gyeongju, Korea. He said that APEC is a multilateral economic and trade forum that is also an important venue where the Taiwan delegation can engage on equal footing with other APEC members. He emphasized that the AELM in particular is an important summit and a rare opportunity for Taiwan to attend within the changing economic landscape, adding that Taiwan has also made major contributions to APEC in its many years of active participation.

Leader’s Representative Lin mentioned that recently the political and economic situation has seen many changes, with the potential to shift overnight. In particular, he said, the geo-economic situation and demographic shifts highlight the importance and urgency for the public and private sectors and all enterprises and organizations to collaborate and seek solutions. He emphasized that Taiwan’s economic experience and the strengths it has cultivated over a long period will allow it to play a critical role in APEC as it works together with other APEC members to collectively advance toward APEC’s goals for balanced, inclusive, sustainable, and innovative growth.

Leader’s Representative Lin said that during this trip he will fully explain to all APEC members and business representatives the major propositions that President Lai hopes to convey, as well as share Taiwan’s unique characteristics and strengths in various fields, particularly its experience in the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, smart medicine, and small- and medium-sized enterprises. He explained that this will be conducive to promoting Taiwan, attracting investment, fostering exchange and cooperation, and further enhancing Taiwan’s standing in APEC.

Leader’s Representative Lin, noting that the Pacific Ocean is vast and expansive, remarked that last year’s APEC was held on the right side of the Pacific and this year’s on its left. However, he said, as long as member economies are in close cooperation, distance will not be an obstacle, and cooperation will not be difficult. He once again thanked everyone for coming to show support for the delegation, noting that their blessings are greatly meaningful to the delegation.