China highlights role of Asia-Pacific community in addressing global challenges
2022-11-19 10:37:12 source:CGTN
November 18, 2022
With the theme of "Open, Connect, Balance," the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off on Friday, in Bangkok, which is the first such in-person meeting since 2018.
The voice of China is in the limelight as the country's membership of APEC has not only boosted its own development but also greatly contributed to the regional and world economies.
Highlighting that the Asia-Pacific is "our home as well as the powerhouse of global economic growth," Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future when delivering a speech during Friday's meeting.
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