Taipei Tech Welcomes International Youth from 14 Countries for the 2024 APEC Training Program
To nurture talent in international affairs, Taipei Tech’s Department of English, through the APEC Institute of Innovation & Education Development (APEC IIED) that is commissioned by the Ministry of Education (MOE), recently hosted the 2024 APEC Youth Capacity-Building Training & Model APEC event. This year’s event saw 29 participants from 13 APEC economies and 32 Taiwanese students from top Taiwanese universities, including NTU, NYCU, and Taipei Tech, engage in discussions to enhance their understanding of APEC operations.
Taipei Tech Vice President Thomas C.K. Yang noted that with support from the MOE, Taipei Tech has been hosting APEC workshops since 2014. “The APEC Youth Capacity-Building Training & Model APEC allows participants to deepen their understanding, discuss regional issues, and develop diplomatic skills,” he said. Now in its sixth year, the program is a platform to foster students’ global perspectives, interpersonal skills, and management abilities, preparing them for future roles in international collaboration.
The event began with insights from Dr. Yang Yun-hua and Dr. Yen-liang Lin of Taipei Tech, who outlined APEC’s priorities and Taiwan’s contributions and emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation on global issues. Alumni shared experiences from previous APEC events, and Peruvian volunteers from the Second Senior Officials' Plenary Meeting (SOM 2) shared firsthand insights. The day concluded with an explanation of international decision-making procedures and a mock election to prepare for Model APEC to take place the next day.
The event’s highlight, Model APEC, had participants assume roles of an APEC meeting and present proposals for co-sponsorship. Guided by Dr. Lin and Dr. Michael Tanangkingsing, associate professor of English, participants received feedback on their performance, gaining practical insights into international conference operations and diplomatic negotiation.
Reflecting on the experience, Bill Puah Ee Joe from Singapore Management University said, “It was an honor to participate in the APEC training in Taiwan and serve as the HRDWG Lead Shepherd. The experience taught me the practical aspects of organizing international meetings, including collaboration and leadership.”
Xu Shici, an English junior from Taipei Tech, shared, “This was my first time participating in APEC training. The simulation was a valuable opportunity to hone my communication skills and expand my international perspective.”
Putri Kartika Dewi from Indonesia added, “Representing Indonesia in this event allowed me to learn about cross-border policymaking and diplomatic negotiation, which provided valuable insights into global political dynamics.”
Taipei Tech Vice President Thomas C.K. Yang noted that with support from the MOE, Taipei Tech has been hosting APEC workshops since 2014. “The APEC Youth Capacity-Building Training & Model APEC allows participants to deepen their understanding, discuss regional issues, and develop diplomatic skills,” he said. Now in its sixth year, the program is a platform to foster students’ global perspectives, interpersonal skills, and management abilities, preparing them for future roles in international collaboration.
The event began with insights from Dr. Yang Yun-hua and Dr. Yen-liang Lin of Taipei Tech, who outlined APEC’s priorities and Taiwan’s contributions and emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation on global issues. Alumni shared experiences from previous APEC events, and Peruvian volunteers from the Second Senior Officials' Plenary Meeting (SOM 2) shared firsthand insights. The day concluded with an explanation of international decision-making procedures and a mock election to prepare for Model APEC to take place the next day.
The event’s highlight, Model APEC, had participants assume roles of an APEC meeting and present proposals for co-sponsorship. Guided by Dr. Lin and Dr. Michael Tanangkingsing, associate professor of English, participants received feedback on their performance, gaining practical insights into international conference operations and diplomatic negotiation.
Reflecting on the experience, Bill Puah Ee Joe from Singapore Management University said, “It was an honor to participate in the APEC training in Taiwan and serve as the HRDWG Lead Shepherd. The experience taught me the practical aspects of organizing international meetings, including collaboration and leadership.”
Xu Shici, an English junior from Taipei Tech, shared, “This was my first time participating in APEC training. The simulation was a valuable opportunity to hone my communication skills and expand my international perspective.”
Putri Kartika Dewi from Indonesia added, “Representing Indonesia in this event allowed me to learn about cross-border policymaking and diplomatic negotiation, which provided valuable insights into global political dynamics.”