Trade ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific economies gathered in Suzhou, China, on Friday for high-level talks on regional economic stability.
Host nation China opened the summit by urging members to reject "zero-sum thinking" and resist the rising trend of global protectionism. Delegates are focused on addressing trade imbalances and strengthening supply chains following years of geopolitical friction and pandemic-era shocks. Key discussions also include establishing shared standards for artificial intelligence and expanding digital trade across the region to drive future growth.
Formal outcomes from this two-day session will set the critical agenda for the major APEC leaders' summit scheduled for November.
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