Beijing responds positively to Taiwan's wish to join AIIB

Want China Times, CNA 2015-03-29

Vincent Siew, left, and Xi Jinping shake hands at the Boao Forum in
Hainan, March 28. (Photo/CNA)

Beijing is willing to strengthen contact with Taiwan to discuss issues related to Taiwan's possible inclusion in the China-proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Saturday.

According to Wang, participants in the multilateral organization are required to meet certain standards and engage in certain procedural negotiations.

As to what name Taiwan might use to join the AIIB, he said the matter can be handled in accordance with international practice.

Wang made the remarks in response to a question from the media while attending the Boao Forum for Asia being held in Boao in the southern Chinese province of Hainan.

Due to China's opposition, Taiwan often has trouble joining international organizations, and when it does, it cannot use its official title, the Republic of China. In most cases, Taiwan has used the name "Chinese Taipei."

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