APEC
Coverage of APEC in the Nexus archive.
- U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit
The U.S. and other nations supported open-source AI with strong security at a China summit. The APEC statement marks the first inclusion of open-source cooperation at a minister level, according to China's industry and information technology minister Li Lecheng.
- Global Prosperity Summit 2026 reinforces Hong Kong’s strategic importance in advancing Apec cooperation and global governance
The Global Prosperity Summit 2026 in Hong Kong emphasized its growing role in Apec cooperation and China's Global Governance Initiative, ahead of an Apec economic leaders' meeting in Shenzhen. The two-day event from May 19-20 brought global leaders to discuss Hong Kong's future and global prosperity.
- Global Prosperity Summit 2026 reinforces Hong Kong’s strategic importance in advancing Apec cooperation and global governance
The Global Prosperity Summit 2026 emphasized Hong Kong’s growing role in international and regional cooperation under China’s Global Governance Initiative and Apec. The two-day event in May 2026 brought global leaders and experts to Hong Kong to discuss issues impacting the city’s future and global prosperity.
- Indonesia to Update Markets on Commodity Export Control
Indonesia’s Trade Vice Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri announced the government is finalizing a centralized export agency for palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys. The plan is progressing despite policy shifts that have unsettled investors, as stated during a Bloomberg interview at the APEC summit in China.
- Three signs from APEC that the U.S. and China remain far apart on trade
U.S. and Chinese officials have continued discussions on trade issues following the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, but significant differences in priorities persist. The APEC meeting highlighted ongoing tensions despite recent diplomatic efforts.
- APEC Is Important Part of Trade Agenda, US Diplomat Says
A US diplomat has stated that APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is an important component of the United States' trade agenda. The statement underscores the significance of the multilateral organization in shaping regional economic policy and trade relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.
- U.S. pushes its AI in China and Asia after Trump-Xi meeting
The U.S. is prioritizing the integration of American artificial intelligence technology across Asia as part of its strategic agenda following the Trump-Xi meeting. A senior APEC and economic policy official indicates this initiative is a key focus area for U.S. policy in the region.
- Japan Trade Minister to Attend APEC in China Amid Strained Ties
Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa will attend the APEC meeting in China despite strained ties between the two countries. The attendance indicates a potential easing of tensions. Japan and China have been working to improve relations.
- Japan, China trade chiefs chat briefly at APEC; first since dispute
Japan and China's trade chiefs held a brief meeting at the APEC forum, marking their first direct talks since a recent dispute. The encounter is seen as a tentative step toward easing tensions between the two nations.