初心、信心、同心，習近平主席這樣擘畫亞太發展

當地時間11月17日，習近平主席在舊金山出席亞太經合組織第三十次領導人非正式會議併發表重要講話。

要把一個什麼樣的亞太帶到本世紀中葉？如何打造亞太發展的下一個“黃金三十年”？在這一進程中如何更好發揮亞太經合組織作用？

在世界百年變局加速演進的時代背景下，習近平主席以大國領袖的廣闊視野和深邃思考發出亞太發展三問並提出四點建議，呼籲亞太地區領導人攜手應對全球性挑戰，共同打造亞太下一個“黃金三十年”。一系列倡議主張，彰顯大國責任與擔當。

（一）初心

當前，世界進入新的動蕩變革期，世界經濟面臨多重風險挑戰。習近平主席提出共同打造亞太下一個“黃金三十年”，凸顯中國對亞太地區發展的堅定信念。

不忘初心，才能更好總結亞太合作經驗啟示。

30年前，亞太地區領導人順應和平和發展的時代潮流走到了一起；30年間，亞太地區始終走在全球開放發展的前沿，創造了舉世矚目的“亞太奇跡”。

不忘來時路，才能更好面向未來。新的歷史關口，回顧亞太合作的非凡歷程更是對未來的重要啟迪。這也就能更好理解，習近平主席為何在16日向亞太經合組織工商領導人峰會發表書面演講和17日的領導人非正式會議重要講話中，都要強調“初心”。

秉持初心，才能更好推動亞太合作再出發。

如今，作為全球增長引擎，亞太肩負更大的時代責任。

歷經30年發展，亞太合作有開放包容的主旋律、共同發展的總目標、求同存異的好做法。更重要的是，作為亞太地區發展的重要動力源，中國經濟韌性強、潛力足、迴旋餘地廣，長期向好的基本面沒有變也不會變，這無疑將為地區和世界發展注入信心、帶來新動力。

（二）信心

習近平主席強調：“我們將堅持高品質發展，推進高水準對外開放，以中國式現代化為推動實現世界各國的現代化提供新機遇。”

堅定的話語，為推動亞太地區乃至全球共同發展注入信心。

下一個“黃金三十年”，底色應是高品質增長。

“堅持創新驅動”“堅持開放導向”“堅持綠色發展”“堅持普惠共用”——習近平主席在重要講話中提出四點建議，為亞太地區攜手應對全球性挑戰，全面落實布特拉加亞願景，建設開放、活力、強韌、和平的亞太共同體規劃了清晰的路徑。

梳理習近平主席最近幾年在亞太經合組織領導人非正式會議上的講話，“創新”“開放”“綠色”“共用”是高頻詞。這表明，中方推動亞太地區發展始終有著清晰而明確的規劃。

再看習近平主席此次重要講話——

從加快落實《亞太經合組織網際網路和數字經濟路線圖》，到高水準實施《區域全面經濟夥伴關係協定》，從落實好《生物迴圈綠色經濟曼谷目標》，到構建全球發展共同體，讓各國人民共用現代化建設成果……一系列主張緊緊圍繞亞太地區現有合作機制和目標，既展現了中方對本地區合作的堅定支援，同時也兼顧各方利益，有助於地區成員提振信心、凝聚共識，朝著共同目標積極行動。

（三）同心

人心齊，泰山移。

“團結合作”是習近平主席講話中的重要意涵。

回看過往，亞太地區能夠成為世界經濟增長中心、全球發展穩定之錨和合作高地，離不開地區成員共同的努力。

當今世界，無論是復蘇經濟，還是應對全球性挑戰，亞太地區都比以往更加需要團結合作。亞太經合組織作為亞太地區層級最高、領域最廣、最具影響力的經濟合作機制，更應成為亞太各方碰撞觀點、交流思想、形成共識的對話平臺。

習近平主席深刻指出，亞太發展靠的是開放包容、取長補短、互通有無，而不是對立對抗、以鄰為壑、“小院高墻”。

歷史和現實都深刻表明，亞太是合作發展的熱土，而不是地緣政治的棋局。只要各方同心協力，地區和世界的發展就會更有希望和活力。

“不斷塑造亞太發展新動能新優勢”“同各方共繪開放發展新圖景”“厚植亞太增長的綠色底色”“共同做大亞太發展蛋糕”……習近平主席在講話中所描繪的，是下一個“黃金三十年”亞太地區應該有的樣子，也是各方應共同努力的方向。

策劃：倪四義、霍小光

監製：張旭東、馮俊揚

主筆：鄭明達、喬繼紅、溫馨

統籌：劉華、王宇、王絢、楊依軍

視覺｜編輯：吳晶晶、王秋韻

新華社國內部、國際部聯合製作

新華社第一工作室出品

Join hands for high-quality development in Asia-Pacific

* It is of utmost significance for leaders in Asia Pacific to figure out what they "should do to usher in another 'golden 30 years' for the region, and how we can bring out the best of APEC in this process," as Xi pointed out.

* The importance of preserving peace across continents, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, deemed a powerhouse of the global economy.

* Chinese modernization will bring the world more and greater opportunities for the modernization of all countries.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- In the beautiful U.S. city of San Francisco, leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members gathered on Friday, uniting in their commitment to deliver a free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable trade and investment environment.

In the world today, changes on a scale unseen in a century are unfolding at an accelerating pace. The world economy faces multiple risks and challenges. The Asia-Pacific region, which is an engine of global growth, thus has greater responsibility.

"We, the leaders of Asia-Pacific economies, must think very hard as to what kind of Asia-Pacific region we should have by the middle of this century, what we should do to usher in another 'golden 30 years' for the region, and how we can bring out the best of APEC in this process," said Chinese President Xi Jinping in a speech at the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

China will continue to pursue high-quality development and high-standard opening up. Chinese modernization will bring the world more and greater opportunities for the modernization of all countries, he said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech titled "Staying True to APEC Founding Mission and Enhancing Unity and Cooperation to Jointly Promote High-Quality Growth in the Asia-Pacific" at the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco, the United States, Nov. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

"GOLDEN 30 YEARS"

"Since the establishment of the economic leaders' regular meeting mechanism, APEC has always stood at the global forefront of openness and development," said Xi.

"It has played a robust role in promoting Asia-Pacific trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, economic growth and technological progress, and the flow of goods and people. It has helped create the 'Asia-Pacific miracle' that has staggered the world," he said.

Over the past three decades, the Asia-Pacific has cut its average tariff rate from 17 percent to 5 percent and contributed 70 percent of global economic growth. Per capita income in the region has more than quadrupled, and one billion people have been lifted out of poverty, an important contribution to human progress and global sustainable development.

As the world entered a new phase marked by turbulence and rapid change, accompanied by sluggish economic growth, it is of utmost significance for leaders in Asia Pacific to figure out what they "should do to usher in another 'golden 30 years' for the region, and how we can bring out the best of APEC in this process," as Xi pointed out.

To achieve this, Xi offered a Chinese solution in which he called on leaders of the APEC member economies to stay committed to innovation-driven development, openness in development, green development and inclusive development that delivers benefits to all.

As for China, Xi said his country is advancing the noble cause of building a great country and national rejuvenation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization.

"Chinese modernization will bring the world more and greater opportunities for the modernization of all countries. I am ready to work with you for new success in Asia-Pacific cooperation and for another 'golden 30 years' of the region," Xi said.

China's commitment to contributing to the modernization of all countries demonstrates a cooperative and inclusive mindset, said Rusa Bagirishya, a Rwandan expert in economic and political affairs.

"By inviting all parties to participate in global development initiatives and advocating for unity and cooperation, China plays a vital role in creating a golden future for the Asia-Pacific," said Bagirishya.

BRINGING OUT THE BEST OF APEC

Since its inception, APEC has become a dynamic engine of economic growth and one of Asia Pacific's most important regional forums. Its 21 member economies are home to around 2.95 billion people, representing approximately 62 percent of world GDP and 48 percent of world trade in 2021.

In an increasingly complex world full of challenges, how can we bring out the best of APEC to bolster economic growth and prosperity for the region? The answer is to further promote cooperation among APEC economies.

"We must remain steadfast in our commitment to APEC's founding mission. We must respond to the calls of our times responsibly and meet global challenges together. We must fully deliver on the Putrajaya Vision of building an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community for the prosperity of all our people and future generations," Xi said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech titled "Staying True to APEC Founding Mission and Enhancing Unity and Cooperation to Jointly Promote High-Quality Growth in the Asia-Pacific" at the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco, the United States, Nov. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

For Egide Karuranga, a retired Rwandan professor of International Economics at the University of Virginia in the United States, Xi's words are significant as they remain committed to the founding mission of APEC while highlighting the importance of state-to-state relations.

"Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region has always been at the forefront of global development, creating miracles. Currently, as the world is undergoing significant changes, Xi, in the speech, deeply analyzes and reflects on the responsibilities the Asia-Pacific region should undertake and how to respond to the call of the times. This demonstrates the image of a responsible major country in the region and the far-sightedness of regional leaders," Karuranga said.

Commenting on Xi's call for unity and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, Zoltan Kiszelly, director of the Center of Political Analyses at Hungary's Szazadveg Institute, noted the importance of preserving peace across continents, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, deemed a powerhouse of the global economy.

"By offering cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and connectivity, not only the nations in the Asia-Pacific region but also those in other regions can benefit from the growth," he said.

CHINA'S CONTRIBUTIONS

Addressing the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi called for staying committed to inclusive development that delivers benefits to all.

Global development now faces severe challenges and the development divide is getting wider, said the Chinese president, adding that he had said on many occasions that "true development is development for all."

As China celebrates 45 years of its reform and opening up this year, it will continue to pursue high-quality development and high-standard opening up. Chinese modernization will bring the world more and greater opportunities for the modernization of all countries, he said.

Over the decades, China has achieved staggering economic success and has been sharing its development opportunities.

Xi's speech reinforces China's commitment to promote multilateralism, which is essential for lower and middle-income countries. It is time for all countries to open up and improve collaboration, so no countries will be left behind, said Karuranga.

Kin Phea, director general of the International Relations Institute of Cambodia, commended China for sharing the fruit of its peaceful development with the rest of the world. Kin said China has worked closely with like-minded international partners to maintain and restore confidence in multilateralism, build an open world economy, and create new pathways for inclusive and sustainable development.

Meanwhile, China has also offered solutions fused with Chinese wisdom to address various challenges articulated through global initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative.

China welcomes participation by all parties in the GDI to deepen cooperation in poverty reduction, food security, industrialization and development financing and build a global community of development so that the fruits of modernization are shared by people across the world, Xi noted during his speech.

He said that China will continue to support APEC in its economic and technical cooperation and work together with other member economies to make the "cake" of Asia-Pacific development bigger.

China's global initiatives, including the BRI and the GDI, cover a wide range of regions spanning from Asia to Africa and Europe, and they are critical to expanding regional economic collaborations and boosting the global economy in general, said Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies.

The China-proposed global initiatives, especially the BRI, have provided new opportunities for countries to develop and modernize. They play an essential role in building a new international relationship based on mutual respect, win-win cooperation and building a community with a shared future for humanity, said Konstantin Blokhin, an expert at the Center for Security Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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