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Chen gives nation's APEC delegation a pat on the back

Taiwan's delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum spoke up for Taiwan and refused to give in to pressure from China, demonstrating the nation's resolve to promote its democratic achievements and independent sovereignty, President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) said yesterday.

Chen made the remarks while receiving Taiwan's delegation, which was composed of presidential envoy Lin Hsin-yi (林信義) and other high-ranking officials. The president praised the delegation for interacting with leaders from other countries at the summit.

"Lin has successfully held bilateral meetings, which will eventually benefit Taiwan," Chen said. "Also, I appreciate Lin's speaking up for Taiwan during interviews with international media agencies."

At the summit in Busan, Lin conducted meetings with several countries, including the US, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. Lin also interacted with leaders of other countries including Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and China.

When the APEC informal leadership meeting closed on Saturday, 21 member economies agreed to strengthen multilateral trading systems, enforce intellectual property rights, work to prevent terrorism and corruption and coordinate efforst to halt the spread of bird flu.

This year, Taiwan donated US$500,000 for the research and development of bird-flu vaccines. In addition, Taiwan donated US$500,000 to the Cooperation Fund for the Regional Trade and Financial Security Initiative, becoming the fourth contributor after the US, Japan and Australia.
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