Taiwan Envoy Invites Biden to Visit Taiwan

During the APEC summit in Lima, Taiwan's envoy Lin Hsin-i met with U.S. President Joe Biden, inviting him to visit Taiwan and expressing gratitude for his support in strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations over the past four years. The interaction, which included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was described as a lively dialogue covering various issues relevant to bilateral relations. Despite its significance, a U.S. official downplayed the meeting as 'just a handshake,' and the White House has not commented on Biden's potential visit to Taiwan. The APEC forum is notable as it allows participation from both Taiwan and China, although Taiwan must send special envoys instead of its president due to Beijing's objections. This meeting reflects Taiwan's proactive approach to international diplomacy amidst the backdrop of Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House.