US is sending a team of experts to the APEC 2026 senior officials' meeting in China, according to reports

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Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 19:40 UTCOn the live feed at 19:20 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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sending a team of experts to the APEC 2026 meeting signals a commitment to engage diplomatically with China, potentially impacting trade relations. This move might enhance cooperation on trade issues or indicate a willingness to address tensions, which could affect markets sensitive to geopolitical developments, such as commodities and currencies. Investors should watch for any policy shifts or commitments made during this meeting that could have broader implications for U.S.-China relations.

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