Beijing recently hosted a vibrant dialogue on global governance and shared prosperity in the Asia-Pacific, setting the stage for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju. Officials and experts from around the region gathered to swap ideas, deepen partnerships, and map out a shared future. 🌟
China Media Group (CMG) President Shen Haixiong kicked things off, calling for “Eastern wisdom” and solidarity as the world navigates choppy governance waters. He highlighted China’s push for a community with a shared future for humanity and the role of Asia-Pacific economies as trailblazers of economic globalization and multipolar growth—the “Asia-Pacific miracle,” as he called it. 📈✨
Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, emphasized that in today’s interconnected world, expanding common interests depends on ever-improving global governance, powered by solidarity, cooperation, and win-win outcomes. 🤝
Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz reminded everyone that rules, trust, and inclusiveness are the bedrock of shared, sustainable development—so that all economies, big or small, can stand on equal footing. 🏛️🌱
Chilean lawmaker Ruben Oyarzo brought a Latin American perspective, praising APEC’s bridge-building efforts and affirming Chile’s commitment to shoulder shared responsibilities and boost regional growth. 🇨🇱🌎
Yoon Dong-sup, president of Yonsei University, wrapped up with a call to action: tackle climate change, tech innovation, aging societies, and economic uncertainty through stronger trust and collaboration. He noted that this dialogue is crucial for forging consensus and envisioning a brighter tomorrow. 🔍💡
And the numbers speak volumes: a global poll unveiled during the event showed that over 83% of respondents view APEC as a key platform for Asia-Pacific cooperation, and an equal share applaud China’s role in driving APEC’s sustainable development agenda. 📊🏆
As the world looks to Gyeongju, this Beijing dialogue highlights the power of partnership and fresh ideas to shape global governance and prosperity for a digitally savvy generation. 🚀🌏
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Global governance, Asia-Pacific prosperity dialogue held in Beijing
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