APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions

Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.