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APEC Ministers Agree on Digital Trade, AI and Supply Chains in China Talks

Published: May. 25, 2026 6:34 p.m. GMT+8

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China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao attends the press conference following the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou on Saturday. Photo: Ministry of Commerce

APEC trade ministers have agreed on a range of issues in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou, including digital trade, AI cooperation, supply-chain resilience and a new services roadmap aimed at reducing barriers to services trade and supporting growth and jobs.

The consensus was reached at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, held amid rising trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions weighing on global and regional growth.

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APEC trade ministers in Suzhou agreed on digital trade, AI cooperation, supply-chain resilience, and a new services roadmap to reduce trade barriers and support growth.
They supported WTO e-commerce negotiations and implementation of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement.
Pledged to narrow the digital divide by improving infrastructure, skills, and helping small firms use digital platforms and AI technologies.

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