Publication
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
When the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force in 2018, its Chapter 14 on Electronic Commerce represented a forward-looking approach to digital trade. Since then, the digital economy has undergone tremendous transformation, fueled by breakthroughs in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), alongside dramatic shifts in geopolitical dynamics. These developments have created both new opportunities and emerging risks, underscoring the urgent need for updated regulatory frameworks and international cooperation to ensure the relevance of the CPTPP’s digital provisions.
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