In which year did APEC see the largest increase in memberships?

In 1998, when Peru, Russia, and Vietnam joined, bringing the membership from 18 to 21.

What roles has APEC played in responding to global financial crises?

It has provided a dialogue platform for leaders to coordinate monetary and fiscal policies and boost market confidence in economic recovery. For example, the 2008 Lima Meeting in Peru held in-depth discussions on the global financial crisis and issued a "Leaders' Declaration" and a "Statement on the Global Economy."

When did small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) first become a key focus of APEC discussion?

At the Manila Meeting in the Philippines in 2015. The meeting focused on SMEs and issued the "Leaders' Declaration — Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World: A Vision for an Asia-Pacific Community."

When did the digital economy first become a key focus of APEC discussion?

At the Port Moresby Meeting in Papua New Guinea in 2018. The meeting focused on the digital economy and adopted the "Chair's Era Statement of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting" and the "Chair’s Statement of the Ministerial Meeting."

Has APEC released any long-term plans or goals?

Yes. The 2020 Malaysia APEC Meeting adopted the "APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040," which sets the goal of achieving an open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community by 2040.

What is APEC’s key initiative in the field of green economy?

It is the Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green Economy, adopted at the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2022.

What were the key outcomes of the 2023 APEC meeting in San Francisco, U.S.?

The meeting adopted a declaration themed "creating a resilient and sustainable future for all," promoting the integration of resilience, sustainability, connectivity, innovation, and inclusiveness into priorities to collectively address the most pressing economic challenges.

What were the key outcomes of the 2024 APEC meeting in Lima, Peru?

Three documents were released: the 2024 APEC Leaders’ Machu Picchu Declaration, the Statement on New Perspectives on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific Agenda, and the Lima Roadmap on Promoting the Transition to a Formal and Global Economy.

What were the key outcomes of the 2025 APEC meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea?

The meeting focused on AI governance and demographic transformation, adopting the APEC AI Ethics Framework and establishing a cross-border labor mobility mechanism.

What is APEC’s first landmark cooperation outcome in the field of artificial intelligence?

The APEC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative (2026-2030), which clarifies "leveraging the transformative potential of AI as a catalyst for economic growth while addressing challenges in the rapidly evolving digital environment."