# APEC and China-Vietnam regional cooperation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apec-and-china-vietnam-regional-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-11-04T02:46:03.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

APEC ministers held a virtual meeting to prepare for the upcoming Economic Leaders’ Week in Shenzhen, China. The discussions focused on strengthening multilateral trade systems, enhancing supply chain resilience, and the role of artificial intelligence in boosting regional productivity. Vietnam, the future host of APEC in 2027, highlighted the need for digital technology research and open economic spaces.

Following these discussions, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing during the 11th Lancang-Mekong Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. They discussed regional economic integration and the responsible application of digital technologies. Minister Wang expressed China's intention to promote connectivity across land, sea, and air, while also noting the importance of stability in the South China Sea.

On November 3, the 37th APEC Ministerial Meeting was held virtually, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. Representatives from all 21 APEC member economies reviewed regional cooperation to prepare for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen. Amid global economic uncertainty, ministers emphasized building an Asia-Pacific community, advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), and maintaining an open investment environment. Discussions also prioritized digital transformation through artificial intelligence, food and energy security, and the development of digital skills for the workforce.

## Claims

- The meeting serves as preparation for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Shenzhen, China. (reported by 4 sources)
- Ministers discussed the application of artificial intelligence to improve productivity and competitiveness. (reported by 4 sources)
- The 37th APEC Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting was held virtually. (reported by 3 sources)
- The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. (reported by 3 sources)
- The meeting emphasized the need to promote the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAAP) process. (reported by 3 sources)
- Vietnam will host APEC in 2027. (reported by 2 sources)
- The APEC region's economy is projected to grow by 3.4 percent in 2026. (reported by 1 source)
- Inflation is expected to rise from 2.4 percent to 3.2 percent. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Vietnam and China discuss regional connectivity and APEC cooperation

Foreign ministers from Vietnam and China met in Beijing to discuss regional connectivity, AI integration, and trade facilitation ahead of upcoming APEC summits.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-china-discuss-regional-connectivity-and-apec-cooperation

### 2026-11-03: APEC ministers meet to discuss regional economic integration and AI

APEC ministers met virtually to advance regional economic integration, digital transformation, and AI cooperation ahead of the upcoming leaders' summit in Shenzhen, China.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apec-ministers-meet-to-advance-trade-and-ai-cooperation

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Cite as: APEC and China-Vietnam regional cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apec-and-china-vietnam-regional-cooperation