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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Bishkek, October 29 (Xinhua) — China supports the development of an open and integrated cooperation architecture in the Asia-Pacific region (APR), which will boost multilateral ties and sustainable regional development, said Kyrgyz political scientist and professor at Ala-Too International University Kubanychbek Taabaldiev.
The 32nd Informal Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting will be held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from October 31 to November 1. In an interview with Xinhua ahead of the event, K. Taabaldiev noted that China's call for an open, integrated architecture of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region will provide significant impetus to strengthening multilateral ties and the region's sustainable development.
According to the political scientist, the Chinese initiative aims to abandon geopolitical confrontation in favor of inclusive, green, and innovative growth. "China's voice is especially relevant in the face of global economic and environmental challenges," he emphasized.
According to the expert, China's concrete actions, including the promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative with its emphasis on sustainable infrastructure, as well as support for digital and green transformation in the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate a consistent commitment to this concept. Furthermore, China advocates for trade liberalization, the reduction of tariff barriers, and the strengthening of supply chains, which contributes to the stability and predictability of the regional economy.
At the recently concluded Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, proposals for developing China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) were approved. According to K. Taabaldiev, this plan aims to make the 15th Five-Year Plan a key stage in China's implementation of its national development strategy.
"China will likely focus on achieving technological independence and innovation, leading the green transformation, and increasing carbon neutrality," he said, suggesting that China will seek to strengthen its domestic market, expand consumer demand, and further modernize its industry.
"China will continue to strengthen its position internationally and deepen multilateral and bilateral ties based on openness through institutional reforms," emphasized K. Taabaldiev. "China will likely remain an important economic driver, a source of investment, and a market."
According to him, China's openness and inclusiveness could have a positive impact on countries in the region in areas such as the digital economy, renewable energy, and logistics. "This will strengthen the foundation for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and the entire world," the expert stated.
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held this year in Tianjin, China, China launched the Global Governance Initiative. According to K. Taabaldiev, this initiative aims to strengthen multilateral institutions, improve the effectiveness of global governance, and promote the equitable distribution of the benefits of globalization.
"In a context of growing unilateralism and protectionism, this initiative offers an alternative model—one based on dialogue, mutual respect, and joint decision-making," the political scientist noted. "This is particularly important for Asia-Pacific countries, as the region boasts diverse political systems, varying levels of economic development, and strategic interests. The initiative could become the foundation for closer cooperation in digital regulation, environmental protection, sustainable supply, and joint action in crisis situations. It promotes the consolidation of efforts by Asia-Pacific countries to counter the fragmentation of the global economy."
China also put forward the concept of a community with a shared future for the Asia-Pacific region. K. Taabaldiev stated that this concept reflects a commitment to collective responsibility, mutually beneficial cooperation, and a sustainable future.
“It emphasizes that security, prosperity, and resilience in the region are a common goal that can only be achieved through dialogue and cooperation,” the Xinhua source said, expressing hope that China will play a key coordinating role in promoting this concept. –0–
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