[Breaking News]APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

SUZHOU, China, May 22 Kyodo - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member economies begin a two-day meeting in Suzhou, China, on May 22, 2026.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao (C) holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters ahead of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the venue of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum being held through the following day in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the venue of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum being held through the following day in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the logo of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the venue of its trade meeting in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang at APEC

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang at APEC

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech at a meeting of senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, China, on Feb. 10, 2026.

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Mark Carney At Apec Summit Press Conference - Gyeongju

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference following the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 1, 2025 Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) chats with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung after a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claps during a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit clap during a photo session held during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit pose for a photo during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit pose for a photo during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit pose for a photo during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Photo taken on Oct. 31, 2025, shows the venue of the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit that started the same day in Gyeongju, South Korea.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Police officers patrol around the venue of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025, ahead of the gathering.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Police officers patrol around the venue of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025, ahead of the gathering.

APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Police officers patrol around the venue of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025, ahead of the gathering.