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'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa confirmed a brief, undisclosed conversation with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao before a dinner at APEC meetings. This marks the most senior Japanese official's engagement in China since a diplomatic dispute arose over comments regarding Taiwan, which led to Chinese retaliatory measures including rare earth…

The Economic Times

APEC gathers to discuss trade imbalances, supply chains

Envoys from across Asia are in China to grapple with a host of trade issues including how supply chains can handle global shocks such as the Iran war.

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Two-day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 officially opens

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The organisers of Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) announced that the event's third consecutive edition opened today, shining spotlights on issues critical to Hong Kong's future development and global prosperity. Ambassador Han Zhiqiang, Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, delivered…

AAP

China to purchase $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually: White House

According to an official White House press release, both leaders agreed that the United States and China should build a "constructive relationship of strategic stability" based on fairness and reciprocity. The release also stated that President Trump will host President Xi in Washington later this year, while both countries will…

The Economic Times

South Korean president grins in selfies with China’s Xi as part of four-day charm offensive

Xi frames South Korea and China as historic allies against Japanese militarism

The Independent UK

Japan and China in growing row after PM Takaichi says Taiwan conflict could trigger military deployment

New prime minister says an attack on Taiwan could trigger the deployment of her country’s self-defence forces if the conflict poses threat to Japan

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Business Brief (Nov. 6): China to Lift Export Controls on U.S. Firms

China extends visa-free policy for France, Shenzhen to host APEC meeting next year

Caixin Global

South Korean president calls for aggressive AI spending in budget speech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for tripling government spending artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology in a budget speech to the legislature

The Independent UK

Trump takes center stage at APEC–yet Asia’s business leaders are optimistic that multilateralism will prevail

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Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit.

AAP

Decision to scrap net zero commitment shows Nationals ‘profoundly out of touch’, critics say – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

South Korea calls for greater Chinese efforts to bring North Korea back to talks

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to make greater efforts to convince North Korea to return to talks, as the two leaders agreed a set of steps to boost their economic and other ties

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping’s moment and whirlwind diplomatic tours: key takeaways from the Apec summit in South Korea

With Trump electing to fly back to Washington on the eve of the main summit, what did Apec’s remaining leaders achieve in his absence?

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Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit

Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free trade

The Guardian - UK

What – if anything – did Asian countries get out of Donald Trump’s whirlwind tour?

Uncertainty surrounds the signing of this week’s trade deals amid the failure to secure reciprocity from the US to cut tariffs

The Independent UK

APEC leaders to open summit after Trump and Xi agreed on steps to ease trade tensions

Leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations are set to open their annual summit to discuss how to promote economic cooperation and tackle shared challenges

International Business Times

APEC Unmasks A New Order: Trump And Xi Freeze The Fight, Not The Friction

The summit's host, South Korea, had hoped to use APEC to showcase regional collaboration on issues like clean energy and supply chain resilience. Instead, the gathering became a theater for global diplomacy.

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The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump praises ‘great’ Washington meeting with Anthony Albanese as leaders dine at Apec

US president tells reporters he and Australian PM ‘working on a lot of things together’

The Guardian - US

Senate passes bill to nullify Trump’s sweeping global tariffs on more than 100 nations – as it happened

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What is Apec - explained in 30 seconds

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation club has 21 members that represent more than 50% of global GDP and are home to about 2.7 billion people

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Former Adelaide MP named new ALP president – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Trump uses fake Indian accent to impersonate India’s leader in rambling speech to Korean delegation

Donald Trump mimics Narendra Modi as he attempts to take credit for ending May’s India-Pakistan war at APEC summit in South Korea

The Guardian - US

Top Senate Democrat blames ‘heartless’ Trump for food aid being cut off – as it happened

Chuck Schumer condemns president for stopping Snap benefits for millions as overall cost of shutdown to US economy could reach $14bn

Euronews

Trump given golden crown in South Korea with trade deal 'pretty much finalised' but not signed

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

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