| In some APEC countries, governments refuse to recognize independent trade unions which have been set up in opposition to government controlled unions. |
| Thus far, the Pacific remains largely undivided, but APEC has few other achievements to its name. |
| With Howard due to attend APEC in Beijing next week and play the international statesman, Beazley's cussed luck continues. |
| Eight APEC BITs only deal with post-establishment national treatment, and two contain no reference to this standard. |
| Nevertheless, all APEC IIAs include as a core element of investment protection a right to transfer funds relating to an investment. |
| It has also lobbied to join ASEAN, APEC, and the Shanghai Cooperation Council. |
