The 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 18 and 19 with the theme of "Open, Connect and Balance." CGTN Stringer hit the streets of Thailand, China and the U.S. to hear from local residents about what APEC should focus on, and how it relates to their lives. Several hoped that this year's meeting will focus on the economy, so that the lives of ordinary people can improve.