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During a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed unwavering confidence in China’s ability to navigate through various economic risks and challenges. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju and during Xi’s state visit to South Korea. Xi likened the Chinese economy to a vast ocean, emphasizing its size, resilience, and promising future. He highlighted that China’s economy grew by 5.2 percent in the first three quarters of the year, with a 4 percent expansion in import and export trade, despite facing both domestic and external difficulties. Xi also mentioned that the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, at its fourth plenary session, had adopted recommendations for the economic and social development plan over the next five years. He reiterated China’s commitment to deepening reforms, expanding opening-up, and promoting higher-quality economic growth, aiming for well-rounded human development and common prosperity. Xi emphasized that China’s focus remains on managing its own affairs well and sharing development opportunities with the world, rather than challenging or supplanting any other country. He expressed optimism that these efforts would expand the space for cooperation between China and the United States.

As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) marks its 30th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his vision for a unified and prosperous Asia-Pacific community. Speaking at the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco, Xi emphasized the need for continued regional cooperation to sustain the ‘Asia-Pacific Miracle,’ a period of unprecedented economic growth that has reshaped the global economy. Xi’s call for an ‘Asia-Pacific community with a shared future’ aligns with the Putrajaya Vision 2040, a long-term blueprint aiming for an open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful region by 2040. Xi highlighted the importance of addressing diverse national conditions through consultation and collaboration, drawing on ancient Chinese wisdom to liken APEC to a family connected by the Pacific Ocean. ‘The highest good is like water; water benefits all things without contending,’ he remarked, underscoring his belief in coexistence and mutual benefit. Xi’s vision extends beyond economic integration to tackling global challenges like climate change. In February 2025, he welcomed the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, to China, where they discussed cooperation in emerging sectors such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and new energy, as well as traditional areas like agriculture and fisheries. Brunei’s role in hosting the ASEAN Center for Climate Change further symbolizes the region’s commitment to collaborative climate action. Xi envisions the Asia-Pacific as the ‘locomotive’ of globalization, driven by technological and industrial advancements that are propelling the world toward a digital, green, and smart economy. Despite global challenges, Xi remains optimistic, asserting that the forces driving integration will prevail, transforming the Pacific into a ‘thoroughfare for more prosperity and growth.’

President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has consistently advocated for enhanced connectivity and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region and globally. His efforts have been instrumental in advancing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a cornerstone of international economic collaboration. In April 2025, during a state visit to Vietnam, Xi and Vietnamese leader To Lam initiated discussions on a railway project linking the two nations. This initiative is set to integrate with other landmark BRI projects, such as the China-Laos railway, China-Thailand railway, Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, and Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link, further strengthening regional connectivity. Beyond Asia, Xi’s vision extends to Latin America. In November 2024, he inaugurated the Chancay port in Peru, a strategic maritime gateway that reduces shipping time to China to 23 days and cuts logistics costs by 20 percent. Xi emphasized the port’s role in driving logistics, boosting trade, and spurring industrial growth. In addition to physical infrastructure, Xi has consistently highlighted the importance of stabilizing global industrial and supply chains. He has urged countries to view economic interdependence as an opportunity for mutual benefit rather than a risk. In March 2025, Xi met with over 40 global business leaders in Beijing, reaffirming China’s commitment to openness and foreign investment. Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, praised Xi’s vision, stating, ‘Investing in China is investing in the future.’ Xi also underscored the significance of cultural exchanges in fostering lasting cooperation. China’s visa-free policies and cultural initiatives have significantly increased foreign visitors. This spirit of connection was evident during the 2024 APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Peru, where Chilean President Gabriel Boric presented Xi with a Spanish copy of ‘Xi Jinping: the Governance of China, Volume IV,’ highlighting the importance of cultural dialogue in strengthening bilateral ties.