Xi Jinping Attends 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Gyeongju, South Korea, to participate in the 32nd meeting of the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ forum. During his address, Xi reiterated China’s commitment to defending free trade and multilateral economic cooperation amid global uncertainty.
Core Messages and Commitments
In his opening remarks, Xi emphasised the urgency of maintaining global supply-chain stability and expanding green-industry cooperation. He described protectionism as a major threat to global growth and said China was open to increased foreign investment and deeper economic integration with Asia-Pacific partners.
Regional Impact and Strategic Context
Xi’s strong presence at the summit marks Beijing’s effort to shape the regional economic agenda at a time of heightened U.S.–China strategic rivalry. Analysts note that China seeks to fill a leadership vacuum and position itself as the champion of trade openness, while multilateral forums face growing pressure from divergent national interests.
