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APEC hears anti-terror message

LOS CABOS SUMMIT Taiwan's minister of finance and minister of economic affairs say the nation wants to improve security while at the same time promoting trade

By Lin Mei-Chun  /  STAFF REPORTER , WITH AGENCIES, IN LOS CABOS, MEXICO

"Our prosperity hinges upon these actions," he said. "Any one of our economies is vulnerable based on the weakest link that is in that supply chain of goods."

The changes, which would have sweeping effects on the nuts and bolts of international trade, include standardized customs information, electronic seals on shipping containers, more stringent baggage screening at airports and reinforced cockpits on airliners.

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