Core Insights - The upcoming APEC informal leaders' meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, is seen as a crucial opportunity to rebuild cooperative trust amid increasing global uncertainties [1] - APEC member economies account for over 60% of global GDP, approximately 50% of global trade, and about 40% of the world's population, making it the largest regional economic cooperation forum [1] - Key discussion topics at the Gyeongju meeting will include regional economic recovery, sustainable development, digital transformation, and inclusive growth, with a focus on maintaining a free trade system and the sustainability of trade and investment liberalization [1] Industry and Cooperation Mechanisms - Mechanisms such as RCEP, CPTPP, ASEAN+3 (China, Japan, South Korea), and the TCS are interlinked and collectively support the institutional framework for Asia-Pacific cooperation [2] - The cooperation and unity among China, Japan, and South Korea are deemed more important than ever, especially in areas like artificial intelligence, digitalization, and green industries [2] - There is a strong expectation for China to continue playing a significant role in promoting global economic cooperation, particularly with its upcoming hosting of the APEC meeting next year [2]
李熙燮:期待APEC庆州会议为亚太合作注入新动力