Top Three Things That Happened At APEC

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against protectionism in a speech delivered via his commerce minister, indirectly addressing President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon advised reading Trump's 'The Art of the Deal' for strategies. President Lula of Brazil, absent from the APEC summit, is looking to China for economic development and will meet Xi Jinping at the G20 summit. Bloomberg provides comprehensive coverage of APEC and G20 events.

Why was Brazil invited to the APEC summit despite not being a member?

What is President Lula's goal in meeting with Xi Jinping during the G20 summit?