Photo shows the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center, the main venue for the upcoming 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. (Photo/Xiao Yi) Chinese President Xi Jinping once said that openness is the lifeline of Asia-Pacific cooperation.
As the world undergoes profound and accelerating changes unseen in a century, the Asia-Pacific stands at a critical crossroads. With complex challenges reshaping the global landscape, the upcoming 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting has drawn global attention as observers look to discern the trajectory of regional cooperation and development.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China has been a very committed member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) over the years, said Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the APEC Secretariat.
Ban Ki-moon, chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia and former UN secretary-general, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2025.
