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Project Title

The Development of Digital Trade and the Evolution of Related Trade Rules in the Context of Artificial Intelligence

Project Year

2026

Project Number

CTI_02_2026S

Project Session

Project Type

Self-Funded

Project Status

Project in Implementation

Project No.

CTI_02_2026S

Project Title

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The Development of Digital Trade and the Evolution of Related Trade Rules in the Context of Artificial Intelligence

Project Status

Project in Implementation

Fund Account

Self-Funded

Project Year

2026

Sponsoring Forum

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Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI)

Topics

Trade Facilitation; Trade Liberalization

Committee

Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI)

Other Fora Involved

Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved

 

Proposing Economy(ies)

China

Co-Sponsoring Economies

Hong Kong, China; Thailand

Expected Start Date

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01/03/2026

Expected Completion Date

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31/12/2026

Project Proponent Name 1

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Yu Miao

Job Title 1

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Director

Organization 1

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Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China

Telephone 1

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+8610-65197775

Email 1

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Project Proponent Name 2

Not Applicable

Job Title 2

Not Applicable

Organization 2

Not Applicable

Telephone 2

Not Applicable

Email 2

Not Applicable

Declaration

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Yu Miao

Project Cost (US$)

$0.00

Project Summary

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping digital trade by enabling the full digitalization of the global value chain, significantly altering cost structures and operational efficiency. In this context, the Asia-Pacific region faces both opportunities for development driven by technological innovation and challenges posed by technical and spillover risks. To promote deeper economic integration in the region, it is crucial to establish more transparent and predictable digital trade rules that are market-driven and support innovation. This project will conduct discussions and produce a summary report to reflect the development of digital trade and the evolution of related trade rules in the context of AI, with emphasis on voluntary cooperation and flexible implementation approaches. It will help APEC economies identify and mitigate barriers to digital trade, enabling them to harness the transformative potential of AI as a catalyst for trade growth while addressing challenges in the rapidly evolving digital trade landscape.

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