Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says
APEC is one of the only international bodies Chinese-claimed Taiwan is a member, and next November's summit in Shenzhen will come as relations between Taipei and Beijing have…
Chinese President Xi’s visit opens new prospects in China-South Korea relationship
Experts said both sides should stay true to the original aspiration behind establishing diplomatic ties, understand each other objectively amid shifting global dynamics, and…
Buoyed by APEC gains, South Korean President Lee to outline 8% budget boost
The Lee administration proposed a $508.9 billion budget for 2026, up 8.1 percent from this year, with a focus on boosting the country's AI technology and research capabilities to…
Japan PM Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s APEC representative
The Prime Minister told Lin Hsin-i that she wanted to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Japan and Taiwan and stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan…
Diplomacy of gifts: Inside South Korean Lee Jae Myung’s symbolic APEC Summit strategy
From US President Trump's golden crown to Chinese counterpart Xi's go board, South Korean President Lee's tailored gifts stun the world. Experts call them 'psychological keys' in…
China’s Shenzhen hailed as ideal choice for hosting APEC
APEC 2026 will be the third time for China to host the said forum, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.
South Korean President Lee vows to sustain proactive initiatives to foster peace with North Korea
President Lee said that under the principle of resolving issues through dialogue, South Korea aims to usher in a “new era” of peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity on the…
APEC leaders vow to connect fragmented global economy
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong urged APEC business and policy leaders to embrace “an inclusive, cooperative and human-centered approach” to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
‘Quiet city’ on high alert: Gyeongju tightens security as APEC summit kicks off
The tightened security – and the rallies by anti-Trump and anti-Xi protesters – have led to some inconveniences for Gyeongju residents.
South Korea, US agree on trade deal details at Lee-Trump summit in Gyeongju
South Korea to invest $350 billion in the US, with investment ceiling set at $20 billion a year. Details of the investment finalized to cut tariffs on South Korean imports to 15%.