Apec

Definition of Apec in International Trade

The following is a concept of Apec in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is a forum of 21 Pacific Rim countries (including United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Australia) that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Website.

APEC

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, abbreviated as APEC, established in 1989, is a forum for 21 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean (Pacific Rim). It aims at promoting free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region

Member economies, with entry date, are:

Australia 6-7 Nov 1989 Japan 6-7 Nov 1989 The Philippines 6-7 Nov 1989

Brunei Darussalam 6-7 Nov 1989 Republic of Korea 6-7 Nov 1989 Russia 14-15 Nov 1998

Canada 6-7 Nov 1989 Malaysia 6-7 Nov 1989 Singapore 6-7 Nov 1989

Chile 11-12 Nov 1994 Mexico 17-19 Nov 1993 Chinese Taipei 12-14 Nov 1991

People’s Republic of China 12-14 Nov 1991 New Zealand 6-7 Nov 1989 Thailand 6-7 Nov 1989

Hong Kong, China 12-14 Nov 1991 Papua New Guinea 17-19 Nov 1993 The United States 6-7 Nov 1989

Indonesia 6-7 Nov 1989 Peru 14-15 Nov 1998 Viet Nam 14-15 Nov 1998

Apec

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Further Reading

• Information related to apec in the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law(MPEPIL), Germany, United Kingdom

Resources

Further Information

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – home page

See Also

African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)

Andean Community (CAN)

Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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