Taiwan Business Leader Zhu Xi Dies in Xiamen, Cross-Strait Support Offered
Taiwan Business Leader Dies Suddenly in Mainland China
Xiamen, China – Zhu Shi, the Secretary-General of the Association for the Advancement of Industry and Commerce in Taiwan, passed away suddenly in Xiamen, China, on October 9th. Zhu was attending the 2024 Cross-Strait Entrepreneurs Annual Meeting when the incident occurred.
The Association confirmed Zhu’s passing, stating that he was last seen at the hotel for breakfast. When he failed to appear for the meeting and coudl not be reached by phone, concerns arose.
“Ther were no obvious signs of life,” the Association said in a statement.
The family is currently traveling to mainland China to assist with the arrangements. Local authorities are investigating the cause of death.
Zhu Shi was a prominent figure in taiwan’s business community. He held several key positions, including Deputy Permanent Representative of the World Trade Institution (WTO) delegation, Director of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hong Kong, and Director of the Planning Department of the Mainland Affairs Council. He was widely respected for his expertise in regional economic and trade negotiations.the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), a quasi-governmental organization responsible for cross-strait exchanges, expressed condolences and pledged full support to Zhu’s family.
“We immediately contacted the family upon receiving the news and will provide full assistance to manage the aftermath as per their needs,” the SEF stated.
Zhu’s sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the Taiwanese business community.He will be remembered for his dedication to promoting cross-strait economic cooperation and his contributions to Taiwan’s economic development.
Tragic Loss: Taiwanese Business Leader Dies Unexpectedly in Mainland China
Xiamen, China – The Taiwanese business community is in mourning following the sudden death of Zhu Shi, Secretary-General of the Association for the Advancement of Industry and Commerce in Taiwan. Zhu passed away in Xiamen on October 9th while attending the 2024 Cross-Strait Entrepreneurs Annual Meeting.
Zhu was last seen at his hotel for breakfast. When he did not appear for the meeting and was unreachable by phone, concerns grew. The association released a statement saying, “There were no obvious signs of life.”
Authorities in Xiamen are investigating the cause of death, while Zhu’s family is traveling to mainland China to assist with arrangements.
Zhu Shi was a highly respected figure in Taiwan’s business landscape. He held meaningful positions throughout his career, including:
Deputy Permanent Representative of the World Trade Institution (WTO) delegation
Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hong Kong
* Director of the Planning Department of the Mainland Affairs Council
Known for his expertise in regional economic and trade negotiations, Zhu was a staunch advocate for cross-strait economic cooperation.
The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), a quasi-governmental organization responsible for cross-strait exchanges, expressed thier deep condolences and pledged full support to Zhu’s family: “We immediately contacted the family upon receiving the news and will provide full assistance to manage the aftermath as per their needs,” the SEF stated.
Zhu’s sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the Taiwanese business community. He will be remembered for his dedication to promoting economic ties between Taiwan and mainland China and for his significant contributions to Taiwan’s economic development.