How is the Asia-Pacific shaping its economic future? At the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the APEC Secretariat, sat down with CMG’s He Yanke to discuss the region’s path forward. Spoiler: It’s all about staying connected. 🔗
Pedrosa called APEC’s work "forward-looking," emphasizing the importance of an open economy and adapting trade systems to modern challenges. 🌐 "The multilateral trading system needs to evolve," he said, highlighting APEC’s push for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) to boost regional integration.
He also spotlighted China’s contributions, praising President Xi Jinping’s vision for openness and globalization as key to the region’s resilience. 🇨🇳 "China has been an active participant in APEC for decades," Pedrosa noted, adding that its role in tech innovation and green energy aligns with APEC’s goals.
For young professionals and entrepreneurs, Pedrosa’s message is clear: Collaboration is king. 👑 With digital transformation and climate action on APEC’s agenda, the region is betting on teamwork to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. 💡
