Apec Summit

South Korea is seeking to win US and Chinese hearts and minds, while pivoting to other markets, including Asean

Beyond soybeans and tariffs, the avoidance of discussion on the two sides’ flashpoints shows the truce is merely transactional

Global trade issues cannot be solved in one meeting, but countries can work together to advance multilateralism, he says at the end of the Apec Summit

They should also prepare workers for artificial intelligence, as well as build trust

Beijing is similarly moving to become less dependent on the US for key technologies

Caught between China trade ties and US security pact, Japan faces rising great-power tensions

The annual report to Apec economic leaders also includes recommendations for digital trade agreements

This is one of three areas where Apec economies can work together for their mission of free and open trade, he says

PM Wong and his counterparts launch the talks at the sidelines of Apec meetings in South Korea