APEC headlines: US-China, Japan-S Korea diplomacy, North Korea tensions, Canada-China ties—leaders briefing at S. Korea summit. Background: 21-member Pacific Rim forum for free trade.
At the APEC ministerial meetings in Suzhou, Japan’s senior officials have engaged with Chinese counterparts amid a broader diplomatic rift. Tokyo is pressing Beijing on export controls while reaffirming its alliance with Washington. New comments from both sides underscore continuing strain in regional security and trade ties.