US–China Divisions Leave APEC Leaders Unable to Reach Consensus on Communique

Leaders at the regional summit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum failed to jointly issue a statement for the first time since 1993.
US–China Divisions Leave APEC Leaders Unable to Reach Consensus on Communique
APEC leaders pose for a "family photo" during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Port Moresby on Nov. 18, 2018. SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images
Frank Fang
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Divisions between the United States and China set off an unprecedented event at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, when leaders at the regional forum failed to issue a joint statement for the first time since 1993.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said on Nov. 18 that the sticking point was over whether the Leaders’ Declaration should include mention of potential reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Reuters reported.

Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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