At the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a three-point vision to drive a sustainable and vibrant future for the Asia-Pacific region.
1. Digital and Smart Development
Xi called for unleashing the full potential of digital innovation to sharpen the region’s competitive edge. He highlighted China’s proposal to establish a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization as a platform to boost AI literacy and bridge the digital divide across APEC economies.
2. Green and Low-Carbon Growth
Emphasizing climate action, Xi pointed to the recently funded APEC Support Fund – Sub-fund on Promoting Digitalization for Green Transitions. He pledged continued investments in clean energy pilots and sustainable infrastructure to accelerate the low-carbon shift.
3. Inclusive and Balanced Cooperation
To ensure benefits reach everyone, Xi urged APEC members to leverage economic and technical cooperation in areas such as SMEs, food security, energy transition and health. He stressed piloting the WTO Agreement on Electronic Commerce to empower developing economies and foster shared prosperity.
For young entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts and changemakers, these proposals signal fresh opportunities for cross-border collaborations in AI, sustainability and e-commerce. Travelers and digital nomads may also see new green corridors and seamless digital services emerge across the region.
Above all, the message was clear: by uniting around innovation, sustainability and inclusivity, Asia-Pacific economies can write a new chapter of resilient, shared growth.
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President Xi Jinping outlines plan for a sustainable Asia-Pacific
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