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Taiwan’s Labour Minister Hung Sun‑han to Visit Mainland China for APEC Meeting
WHY IT MATTERS
Hung's visit marks a historic step in cross-strait engagement, potentially easing tensions and opening dialogue on labor and AI policy, with implications for regional economic cooperation.
What happened
Taiwan’s Labour Minister Hung Sun‑han is set to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet‑level official from President William Lai’s administration to visit mainland China. Hung will attend the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministerial meeting on Monday, where he will discuss employment, vocational training, social security and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs.
The trip marks a rare development in cross‑strait relations, as Hung is the most senior Taiwanese official to visit the mainland for an APEC event.
The meeting will provide a platform for dialogue on labor market challenges and AI policy, potentially influencing future cooperation between the two sides.
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