The 2018 APEC Economic Policy report highlights the importance of infrastructure for economic growth and social inclusion. China has assisted in many infrastructure projects across Papua New Guinea and other Pacific island countries, which have benefited the local people. CGTN's Liu Yang explains.

The flags wave freely above the streets of Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby. A symbol of the friendship between China and this Pacific island nation. Independence Boulevard, high-end supermarkets, the International Convention Center and more all were made possible thanks to China's commitment to the region.

KARL LEE, GENERAL MANAGER INT'L DIVISION, CHINA RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION GROUP "Now a Chinese worker can lead 10 local workers. We have trained a large number of skilled worker here, later we will consider them for management jobs, and they can do a lot of technical work."

China's railway construction, PNG's highest-end comprehensive office building and its largest shopping center, were all built with the support of the local economy. Many of the projects were constructed by China Harbor Engineering Company.

LIN YICHONG, CHAIRMAN CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY "The completion of the project was to ensure the success of the APEC summit. After the summit, the road also can benefit local people, and create good traffic conditions. The project is supported by local government, it also provides employment opportunities for local people."

According to a 2018 APEC economic report, economies will collectively need to spend 1.75 trillion U.S. dollars per year from 2020-2025, to reach their targeted goals. Those figures are set to rise to more than two trillion per year from 2030 to 2035. The biggest needs are estimated to be within the transport, energy, and telecommunications sectors.

BERNARD KIPIT CITY MANAGER OF PORT MORESBY "I think APEC is going to bring a lot of opportunities, we are taking this opportunity to show the world how we can connect together and how we will grow and develop in the future."

LIU YANG PORT MORESBY "In recent years, China has helped build more than 100 projects in PNG and other Pacific island nations. These include schools, hospitals, airports and roads. As President Xi Jinping promotes China's good friendship with PNG, China has worked continuously to help the country improve its infrastructure, and enhance people to people links. These projects will improve lives and help people be more active in the economy. Liu Yang, CGTN, Port Moresby."