Xi calls for unity in Asia-Pacific to boost global economic recovery

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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, November 17, 2022. /CFP

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that countries of the Asia-Pacific region should deepen cooperation and support each other to make the region a leader in boosting the global economy amid the post-COVID recovery stage.

In a written speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, Xi said that he appreciates the region's economic cooperation over the past decades.

He said that the cooperation has "injected powerful impetus into the development of our region and greatly improved the well-being of our people," and that valuable lessons should be drawn from past practices and the region should remain firm in pursuing development goals.

"Through cooperation, we have forged a sense of community, which has laid a solid foundation for our progress," Xi said.

However, geopolitical tensions and evolving economic dynamics are challenging the region's peace and development.

Xi emphasized that the region should follow a path of peaceful development, openness and inclusiveness, and work in solidarity.

In particular, Xi said that the Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena for big power contest.

"We should strengthen cooperation, support and help each other, and enable the Asia-Pacific to be a leader in boosting global economic recovery," Xi said.