GYEONGJU, South Korea -- Leaders from Asia-Pacific economies sought Friday to finalize a joint declaration at their annual meeting as divisions over trade and multilateralism continued to test the unity of their 21-member bloc.
Differences remain over multilateralism among member economies

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea on Oct. 31. © Reuters
GYEONGJU, South Korea -- Leaders from Asia-Pacific economies sought Friday to finalize a joint declaration at their annual meeting as divisions over trade and multilateralism continued to test the unity of their 21-member bloc.