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.’