APEC 2014
INFOGRAPHIC: Apec summit 2014
In the 25 years since Apec was established, it has expanded from a loose grouping of a dozen countries to a regional bloc of 21 economies
PUBLISHED : Friday, 07 November, 2014, 8:06am
UPDATED : Monday, 10 November, 2014, 1:16pm
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In the 25 years since Apec was established, it has expanded from a loose grouping of a dozen countries to a regional bloc of 21 economies. Its goal is to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This year China plays host to the gathering at Yanqi Lake, just outside Beijing.
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