Hey folks 👋, at the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, President Xi Jinping laid out a three-point plan to power a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Asia-Pacific. Here's the lowdown:
1. Supercharge digital & smart growth 🚀
Xi wants the region to tap into AI and digital tech for next-level innovation. China's even proposed a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to boost AI literacy and close the digital divide—think more people learning to code and bringing fresh apps to life.
2. Go green with low-carbon development 🌱
China's backing the APEC Support Fund on digital green transitions and rolling out clean-energy initiatives. Picture solar rooftops in Bali, EV scooters in Ho Chi Minh, and smart grids across Jakarta—future vibes!
3. Build inclusive & shared prosperity 🌏
By piloting the WTO's e-commerce pact and focusing on SMEs, skills training, food security, energy shifts, and health, APEC economies can lift everyone—urban hubs and rural communities alike—to ride the growth wave together.
It's all about blending tech, sustainability, and cooperation to shape a vibrant future for our region. Let's stay curious and see how these ideas spark real change! ✨
Reference(s):
President Xi Jinping outlines plan for a sustainable Asia-Pacific
cgtn.com
