Group 1: APEC Summit Overview - The 2025 APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, marking the country's return as the APEC chair after 20 years [2] - The summit's theme was "Building a Sustainable Future: Connectivity, Innovation, Prosperity," focusing on three priorities: enhancing connectivity, promoting innovation, and achieving inclusive growth and prosperity [3][6] - The meeting served as a platform for significant diplomatic activities, including bilateral talks between leaders from China, the U.S., South Korea, Canada, Thailand, and Japan [3][7] Group 2: Key Outcomes and Agreements - The summit produced several key documents, including the "Gyeongju Declaration," the "APEC Artificial Intelligence Initiative," and the "Framework for APEC Response to Demographic Changes" [4][9] - The Gyeongju Declaration emphasized the commitment to free trade and the advancement of the APEC Free Trade Area (FTAAP) agenda, highlighting the importance of market-driven regional economic integration [9][10] - The summit recognized the cultural and creative industries as a new growth driver for the APEC region, marking a significant initiative [10] Group 3: China's Role and Future APEC Meetings - China will host the next APEC summit in Shenzhen in 2026, symbolizing its commitment to deepening reforms and expanding high-level openness [4][14] - The choice of Shenzhen reflects China's achievements in innovation and economic development, showcasing its role as a vital player in regional cooperation [15][16] - The upcoming summit is expected to focus on enhancing trade and investment liberalization, promoting digital and green economies, and fostering a more inclusive regional economic environment [11][14]
从庆州到深圳:APEC共倡“开放创新”,亚太多边合作接力前行
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