Hsin Hui “Annie” Chen represented Taiwan in the sixth edition of Miss Asia Pacific International. She will represent the country in the 64th edition of Miss International.
Miss Asia Pacific International 2025
On October 8, 2025, Chen represented Taiwan at Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 at the Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City, Philippines. She competed against 42 other candidates including Isabela Fernandes of Brazil, who won the title.
Runner-up to Fernandes was Anita Rose Gomez of the Philippines and the respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Bawonrat Maneerat of Thailand, Jana Janssens of Belgium and Elmira Wildboer of the Netherlands. Chen finished in the Top 30.
Miss International 2025
On November 27, 2025, Yihan Chiu represented Taiwan in the 63rd edition of Miss International and competed against 78 other candidates at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Catalina Duque of Colombia won the title.
Chiu was unplaced. Runner-up to Duque was Yollanda Chimbarami of Zimbabwe and the respective second, third and fourth runners-up were Paola Guzman of Bolivia, Melliza Xaviera of Indonesia and Myrna Esguerra of the Philippines.
Miss International 2026
On July 1, 2026, Chen was appointed Miss International Taiwan 2026. On November 25, 2026, she will represent Taiwan at Miss International 2026 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo.
Including Chen, more than 70 candidates will compete for the title. Here are some of her fellow candidates from Asia:
- Kimleang Sokea, 26, Cambodia
- Clarisse Achard, 25, Hong Kong
- Victoria Veronica Titisari Kosasieputri, 26, Indonesia (Victoria Kosasie)
- Michiru Yakuwa, 25, Japan
- Khuslen Shirendev, 23, Mongolia
- Katrina Anne Castañeda Johnson, 28, Philippines
- Khánh Như Lê, 22, Vietnam
From Taipei to Tokyo
Chen hails from Taipei, Taiwan. She visited Vietnam months before representing the country at Miss International 2026 in Tokyo.
Despite lacking formal diplomatic ties, Tokyo and Taipei enjoy one of the most robust, mutually affectionate relationships in East Asia. Connected by deep historical roots, vibrant economic ties, and warm public sentiment, these two regional capitals share a unique cross-cultural bond.
The historical footprint of Japan’s half-century presence in Taiwan (1895–1945) remains visible throughout Taipei. Colonial-era Japanese architecture is preserved in civic landmarks, while Japanese culinary, aesthetic, and pop culture influences continue to thrive across Taiwan. In turn, Tokyo residents harbour a deep fondness for Taipei’s famed night markets, bubble tea, and warm hospitality.
This cultural affinity is reinforced by immense travel and economic cooperation. Millions of tourists fly annually between Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports and Taipei’s Songshan and Taoyuan hubs. The connection extends into high-tech innovation, where Japanese and Taiwanese enterprises collaborate closely in advanced industries like semiconductor manufacturing and electronics development.
Beyond commerce, mutual goodwill shines during crises; both societies routinely offer generous disaster relief and humanitarian support to one another during earthquakes and natural disasters. Bound by shared democratic values, economic synergy, and genuine public friendship, Tokyo and Taipei remain closely linked across the East China Sea.
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