Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a high-stakes message at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, calling for collective action to unlock the Asia-Pacific region's potential. Addressing leaders from 21 member economies, Xi emphasized shared responsibility to tackle global challenges like climate change, trade barriers, and sustainable development.
Key quotes sparking buzz:
\"Our era demands innovation, not isolation. Let’s turn the Asia-Pacific into a powerhouse of cooperation, not competition.\"
\"Youth hold the cheat codes to our digital future – their ideas must level up our economic strategies.\"
\"Sustainability isn't a side quest. It's the main storyline for development.\"
Xi's speech highlighted four priorities: green tech partnerships (), startup-friendly trade policies (), digital economy inclusivity (), and #SquadGoals climate action. Analysts say this aligns with Gen-Z’s focus on eco-conscious growth and tech-driven opportunities.
With APEC members accounting for 60% of global GDP, Xi’s push for \"open regionalism\" could reshape everything from TikTok-worthy sustainability projects to cross-border e-commerce trends.
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Addressing leaders from 21 member economies, Xi emphasized shared responsibility to tackle global challenges like climate change, trade barriers, and sustainable development.
Key quotes sparking buzz:
), startup-friendly trade policies (
), digital economy inclusivity (
), and #SquadGoals climate action. Analysts say this aligns with Gen-Z’s focus on eco-conscious growth and tech-driven opportunities.
