Key facts
- Japan plans to propose APEC leaders' declaration language affirming transparency for measures that could disrupt supply chains, Nikkei reported.
- Japan and other countries have argued Chinese government subsidies enable production at levels that depress market prices.
- Tokyo seeks language aimed at Beijing's rare-earth export controls, according to Nikkei.
- The APEC leaders' summit is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China.
The Japanese government plans to propose language for the leaders' declaration at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit affirming the importance of transparency for measures that could disrupt supply chains, Nikkei reported on November 10, 2026.
Tokyo's proposal is aimed at Beijing's rare-earth export controls, according to Nikkei. Japan and other countries have argued that Chinese government subsidies enable production at levels that depress market prices.
The APEC leaders' summit is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China.