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Indonesia to raise AI and trade priorities at APEC summit in China
Indonesia will put AI and trade on the agenda at the APEC summit in China on November 17-18, 2026.
The country’s delegation will also focus on food, energy and humanitarian resilience, stronger regional links and greater participation by small businesses in global trade.
Indonesia wants AI development to be safe and human-centred, and says it needs the equipment and skills to create AI rather than only use it.
Indonesia also plans a bilateral meeting with China to discuss trade and its role in a global AI organisation.
The government is seeking a ratification process that could allow an Indonesian representative to become one of the organisation’s deputy secretaries-general.
Indonesia also wants stronger multilateral trade rules centred on the World Trade Organization and more attention to developing countries.
The government hopes APEC will support economic diplomacy, rather than become a battleground for rivalry between major powers.
Indonesia plans to raise artificial intelligence and trade priorities at the APEC summit in China on November 17-18, 2026.
Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto said AI would be among the summit’s key topics.
Indonesia’s priorities include national and regional resilience, greater participation by small businesses in global trade, and safe, responsible AI development.
Indonesia also wants stronger multilateral trade and regional connectivity, and says it should help create AI rather than merely consume it.
Airlangga said Indonesia would hold a bilateral meeting with China on trade and its role in the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.
- Who
- Indonesia, represented by government officials including Airlangga Hartarto.
- What
- Indonesia will raise AI and trade priorities at the APEC summit and plans a bilateral meeting with China.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for November 17-18, 2026. Airlangga discussed the plans on November 11.
- Where
- The APEC summit will be held in China.
- Why
- Indonesia wants to advance resilience, inclusive trade and responsible AI development, and strengthen its role in international AI cooperation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Airlangga Hartarto told reporters that AI would be discussed at the APEC summit and that a bilateral meeting with China was on the agenda.
The APEC summit is scheduled to take place in China.
- Summit dates
- November 17-18, 2026
- Host country
- China
- AI organization
- World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
- Indonesia’s stated AI goal
- Safe, responsible, human-centered AI transformation
- Bilateral meeting
- Indonesia and China are scheduled to discuss trade and AI cooperation roles
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