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China Unilaterally Hosted CPTPP Events During APEC; some Member States Protested by Being Absent
Summary
During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministers' Meeting held in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province yesterday, China hosted activities related to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). However, because China is not a member of the CPTPP and did not obtain prior approval through formal procedures, it has caused confusion and backlash from some member countries.
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministers' Meeting concluded today in Suzhou. A joint statement was issued after the meeting, reaffirming the commitment to advancing the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAAP) agenda and mentioning maintaining supply chain resilience, WTO reform, and developing the digital economy.