Informal dialogues between leaders of APEC nations have been held since 1993, but due to strong objections from China, Taiwan's presidents have been unable to attend in person. They have appointed envoys to attend on their behalf. This unfair treatment of Taiwan has caused Taiwan serious harm.
自 1993 年首次「非正式領袖會議」召開以來，由於中國強烈反對我國總統親自與會，所以歷次會議均由總統派遣代表出席，對台灣已造成不公平待遇及嚴重傷害。