APEC trade ministers met in Suzhou, China, agreeing on a joint statement and a roadmap for services trade. The 'Suzhou Statement' and 'Roadmap' aim to boost innovation, competitiveness, and resilience in the Asia-Pacific services sector amidst global economic challenges.
APEC trade ministers met in Suzhou, China, agreeing on a joint statement. Taiwan proposed strengthening supply chain resilience and offered to share AI innovation and green transition experiences to deepen economic cooperation.
The 2026 APEC Trade Ministers Meeting in Suzhou concluded with agreements on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and service industry development. Discussions also focused on digital trade, aiming to stabilize expectations and foster new growth amid a complex global trade environment.
The 2026 APEC Trade Ministers Meeting in Suzhou concluded with five key achievements, including reaffirming support for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), advancing WTO reform, outlining a 10-year service sector development plan, expanding digital trade cooperation, and exploring green trade initiatives.
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao announced that the APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting will be held in Suzhou in late May, focusing on building an Asia-Pacific community and promoting common prosperity through economic and trade cooperation.
The 2026 APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting begins in Suzhou, China, focusing on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, multilateral trade, digital cooperation, and green economy. China, hosting APEC for the third time, aims to deepen regional integration and support the WTO.
The 2026 APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting will open in Suzhou, Jiangsu, with the "Export to China" event running concurrently. The event features 30 brand booths showcasing products from over 30 countries and regions, alongside innovative formats like live streaming sales and cultural performances.
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will host the G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 to discuss forced labor, excess capacity, and trade issues.
Taiwan's top trade negotiator will attend the Apec ministerial meeting in Suzhou, China, next week. This rare participation amid strained cross-strait ties highlights Beijing's effort to balance its Taiwan stance with its hosting responsibilities for the forum.
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and Qatari counterpart Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in advanced industries, including AI transformation of manufacturing, semiconductors, and biohealth. The ministers highlighted Korea's manufacturing capabilities combined with Qatar's capital and industrial diversification efforts. Yeo also praised Qatar's resilience amid Middle East conflict and reaffirmed Seoul's commitment to energy cooperation.
