Japan Urges Fair, Rules-Based Economic Order at APEC Meeting Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called for strengthening a free, fair, and rules-based international economic order at a virtual ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. His remarks reflected concerns over economic coercion and protectionism, with Japanese industry minister Ryosei Akazawa specifically criticizing China's export restrictions on rare earths.