What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set to meet at APEC forum in South Korea, as the world watches for progress on trade tensions and potential talks with North Korea. The influential Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, involving half of global GDP and forty percent of the world's population, focuses on open supply chains, fair trade, and advancing talks on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific. Other key topics include digital adaptation, technology, sustainable resources, and supporting women and people with disabilities, as well as handling demographic shifts and aging populations. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.