China's hosting of a CPTPP-related event during APEC in Suzhou, despite not being a member, has caused confusion and backlash among member nations. This move is seen as an attempt by China to assert leadership in Asia-Pacific trade and push for its CPTPP membership application.
China's hosting of a CPTPP-related event during APEC meetings in Suzhou has caused confusion and backlash among member nations, as China is not a member and did not seek prior approval for the activity.
Taiwan will send a delegation led by Minister without Portfolio Yang Ya-chuan to the APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting in Suzhou. China's Taiwan Affairs Office stated it will handle Taiwan's participation according to the 'One China' principle. Legislator Lai Shyh-bao emphasized the importance of participation, while Premier Cho Jung-tai highlighted the need for invitations and a firm stance against China's actions.
亞太經濟合作會議（APEC）貿易部長會議在中國蘇州舉行，日本經濟產業大臣赤澤亮正率團出席，外界關注他是否能與中國商務部長王文濤進行非正式接觸，討論區域經濟整合、FTAAP進程、WTO支持、數位合作及綠色經濟等議題。
俄羅斯媒體報導，克里姆林宮發言人培斯科夫表示，俄羅斯總統普丁與美國總統川普可能在今年11月於中國深圳舉行的APEC峰會上會晤。普丁已確認願意出席該峰會。
