China will continue prioritizing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its neighborhood diplomacy and firmly supporting the building of the ASEAN Community, said Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Xu Bu. In an interview with Xinhua ahead of the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings held here, Xu said "China appreciates the grand vision of ASEAN and is looking forward to and has every reason to believe that ASEAN will make new and greater accomplishments in the next 50 years.
Asia and Pacific economies remain vibrant over the past decades thanks to the region's trade-oriented production sharing network, and a free trade agreement for the region could better preserve these dynamics, a U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Vietnam outlined pragmatic ways in which the economic environment in the Asia-Pacific can be improved -- by furthering economic globalization, fostering an open economy, and promoting trade and investment liberalization. His emphasis on the importance of an open economy, innovation-driven development, connectivity and inclusive development shows China's insight on global economic governance and commitment to common development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Da Nang, Vietnam, Nov. 10, 2017.
