Taiwan has withdrawn from a major global trade summit hosted by Cameroon due to a visa dispute involving China’s territorial claims. This marks the first time in 25 years Taiwan skips a WTO ministerial meeting. Summit Background and Stakes The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) kicks off March 26-29, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Trade ministers from 166 countries aim to tackle global trade challenges, including supply chain resilience and digital com