Against the ancient backdrop of Gyeongju, South Korea, leaders from across the Asia-Pacific gathered this week to chart a course for the world’s most dynamic economic region. With geopolitical tensions simmering and global growth slowing, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s five-point roadmap for collaboration stole the spotlight 🚀.
At the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Xi called for:
Protecting multilateral trade systems
Boosting regional economic openness
Stabilizing supply chains
Accelerating green/digital trade
Promoting inclusive development
📈 The IMF backs the vision: Asia-Pacific growth is projected to hit 4.5% by 2025, driving 60% of global expansion. "This region remains the world’s growth MVP," said IMF Asia director Krishna Srinivasan.
Why it matters: From ASEAN to the RCEP trade bloc (which covers 30% of Earth’s population!), the Asia-Pacific has thrived by breaking barriers, not building walls. As tech wars and tariffs test globalization, China’s push for shared prosperity offers a lifeline – and a reminder that cooperation built this economic powerhouse 🌐.
