As the 2025 APEC Leaders’ Meeting wrapped up, experts highlighted a unified push for inclusive growth across the Asia-Pacific – and why Gen Z should care. CGTN’s Guan Xin sat down with a powerhouse trio of analysts to decode the region’s economic roadmap. 🗺️💼
Warwick Powell from Queensland University of Technology called digital innovation the 'ultimate equalizer,' stressing how AI-driven education tools could bridge skill gaps. Meanwhile, Einar Tangen of the Center for International Governance Innovation dropped truth bombs about climate collaboration: 'Green energy isn’t just eco-friendly – it’s the new economic game-changer.' ⚡🌱
Bunn Nagara, a senior BRI Caucus strategist, spotlighted youth-led entrepreneurship: 'APEC’s future lies in empowering your generation to build cross-border startups.' The panel unanimously endorsed tech-driven solutions to tackle inequality – think blockchain for fair trade and VR for remote job training. 💻🤝
With 60% of the global economy rooted in APEC members, these talks aren’t just boardroom chatter. From K-pop merch supply chains to anime convention tourism, the outcomes could shape how we work, play, and innovate across 21 economies. 🚀📈
