US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements row

AI justification

[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] US absence prioritizes principle over cooperation, enabling harm to multilateral progress. | The US decision to not send high-level officials to the Apec meeting reflects a principled stand against restrictive consular policies, aligning with SDG 16 on peace and justice. However, it risks reducing multilateral cooperation, impacting SDG 17 on partnerships.