Asia-Pacific trade envoys are gathering in China are expected to discuss multilateral co-operation, trade imbalances and supply chain resilience in the face of global shocks, including the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Trade representatives from members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) grouping, which together account for nearly half of global trade, will attend two days of meetings starting Friday in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.
"The more turbulent the times, the more we must adhere to seeking common ground while reserving differences, working together to overcome difficulties, striving to reach more consensus, leading the Asia-Pacific economy through the crisis and injecting confidence into the global economy," said Li Chenggang, China's international trade representative, in an address during the opening ceremony on Friday.
