Group 1: APEC Meeting Overview - The APEC informal leaders' meeting was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 31 to November 1, focusing on "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow - Connectivity, Innovation, Prosperity" [1] - APEC accounts for 37% of the global population and contributes 61% to world economic growth, with its share of the global economy increasing from 57% in 1989 to 61% in 2024 [1] - The absence of the United States at this year's meeting allows China to emerge as the largest economy among APEC members and will take over as the rotating chair in 2026 [1] Group 2: China's Economic Contributions - China has consistently contributed over 30% to global economic growth, accounting for more than half of APEC's economic growth [2] - In 2024, China's goods trade represents 29.2% of APEC's external trade, while its service trade accounts for 14.3% [2] - China is a major trading partner for 21 APEC member economies and the largest trading partner for 13 of them, as well as for over 150 countries and regions globally [2] Group 3: Green Development Initiatives - China has set targets for carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, actively promoting economic restructuring and carbon reduction efforts [3] - The country has ceased new overseas coal power projects since 2019 and is focusing on renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, as well as electric vehicles [3] - China's green development efforts support sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and contribute significantly to global ecological governance [3] Group 4: Modernization and Investment - China is not only a major exporter of goods but also of technology, driving the digital, green, and intelligent transformation of traditional industries [4] - Over the past five years, China has attracted over $700 billion in foreign investment and ranks among the top three countries for outbound direct investment [4] - In 2024, 85% of China's outbound direct investment flows to 20 APEC partners, while 71.9% of its investment stock is held in 20 APEC countries, including the U.S., South Korea, and Japan [4] Group 5: Economic Integration Efforts - China has signed bilateral free trade agreements with at least seven APEC partners and has been instrumental in establishing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) [6] - Ongoing negotiations for a China-Japan-Korea free trade agreement and efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are underway [6] Group 6: Belt and Road Initiative - China is actively collaborating with APEC members on the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing connectivity and supporting Laos in its strategic goals [7] - The China-Laos Railway connects to the broader Pan-Asian railway network, facilitating trade between ASEAN countries and China [7] - Initiatives with Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore are also in progress to strengthen regional connectivity and economic growth [7] Group 7: Global Governance and Cooperation - China has proposed global governance initiatives to address international governance gaps and promote multilateralism, emphasizing principles like sovereignty and international law [8] - The country advocates for a comprehensive and sustainable security approach while promoting development and poverty reduction [8] - Efforts to build a community with a shared future in the Asia-Pacific region are being pursued in collaboration with APEC members [8]
立足APEC,六大维度梳理中国如何成为亚太增长引擎 | 国际识局
 Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-02 08:09