China seeks global AI body as APEC shapes technology, demographics
At APEC, China pushed to create a new rules-based global organization on AI, possibly headquarted in Shanghai.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum that promotes free trade and cooperation across its 21 member economies. Its goal is to create greater prosperity for the people of the Asia-Pacific region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, and secure growth.
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APEC leaders condemn Russian war in Ukraine, global economic impacts
Recovering from the nearly three-year COVID-19 pandemic is a priority for the organization along with dealing with climate change, food shortages and inflation.
China backs Russia in challenge to NATO
The leaders of Russia and China called on NATO to rule out Eastern European expansion and criticized other security blocs around the Asia Pacific region.