Significance of Taipei-Shanghai Forum questioned amid tensions

Each side will present a speech followed by signing of 3 MOUs

Forum the only official event left between Taiwan and China after ties hit low

Mayor Ko Wen-je and Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shanemphasize local nature of next week's event

Annual meeting to be held virtually on Dec. 1

Ko says forum should be held despite cross-strait ties turning sour, COVID-19 pandemic

Taipei-Shanghai City Forum will take place online for first time, feature discussions on virus response, economic collaboration

Taipei to host twin-city forum online later this year, which will focus on city governance, bilateral cooperation

Mayor Ko Wen-je attended opening of Taipei-Shanghai Forum, echoing Shanghai Mayors remarks

Mayor Ko Wen-je will embark on a four-day trip to China next week toattendthe Taipei-Shanghai forum