Analysis: Acer Founder Stan Shih To Represent Taiwan at APEC Summit In China

Acer co-founder Stan Shih has been selected to represent Taiwan at next week's APEC leaders' meeting in China. In a statement announcing the decision, Taiwan's presidential office highlighted Shih's experience promoting Taiwan's technology sector on the international stage. Although Taiwan is a full member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, it has traditionally sent a business leader instead of its president to leaders' meetings due to pressure from China. Shih is no stranger to the role, having previously represented Taiwan at the 2007 APEC meeting in Sydney. His appointment continues Taiwan's long-standing approach to participation in the annual gathering. TaiwanPlus spoke to Daniel Liu, director of the Regional Development Study Center at CIER to learn more.