Chinese President Xi Jinping urged efforts to promote inclusive and beneficial economic globalization during his speech to the APEC CEO Summit 2024. He emphasized the Asia-Pacific region’s critical role in global economic integration and warned against attempts to disrupt economic cooperation, calling such actions a step backward. Xi outlined three key priorities: fostering innovation for global economic growth, reforming global economic governance to ensure equality and inclusivity, and addressing imbalances in development to achieve shared prosperity.
He highlighted China’s commitment to high-quality development, green transition, and opening its economy further, pledging to advance global cooperation through initiatives like the Belt and Road and high-standard free trade networks. Xi called for unity in overcoming challenges, aiming for a prosperous Asia-Pacific and a brighter future for all.
Source : CGTN