UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum was held in the year 2001 in

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  1. ABangkok
  2. BHongkong
  3. CJakarta
  4. DShanghaiCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is Shanghai. The 2001 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit was hosted by China. It took place in Shanghai and was significant for being the first major international gathering following the September 11 terrorist attacks. During this forum, leaders focused on trade liberalization and issued a strong statement against international terrorism. Bangkok hosted in 2003, Jakarta in 1994, and Hong Kong has not hosted an APEC summit as a standalone city since it is part of the Chinese delegation.
polity-and-governance: The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum was held in the year 2001 in

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