Exclusive: China has significantly enriched the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation agenda in recent decades, says Russian expert

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

St. Petersburg, October 30 (Xinhua) — China has significantly enriched the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) agenda in recent decades, making important practical proposals for developing infrastructure connectivity. Polina Rysakova, a researcher at the Center for Eurasian Studies at the European University at St. Petersburg, stated this in an interview with Xinhua.

In her opinion, China's proposals on the green agenda, energy and sustainable agriculture development, digital cooperation, and free trade area expansion have significantly expanded the topics of dialogue within APEC. "In 2026, when China hosts the informal APEC Leaders' Meeting, green innovation, digital transformation, an open economy, and other specific topics that China has prioritized could be put into practice. The creation of new regional centers for the promotion of clean technologies and joint investment projects are possible," Rysakova noted.

She noted that China could propose new investment mechanisms for Asia-Pacific economies at the informal APEC Leaders' Meeting. This would advance a more global agenda for reforming the global governance system. According to the expert, China is a key driver of global economic development, the largest economy, and its own growth stimulates the development of regional economies.

"APEC members face common risks and challenges, and the concept of a community of shared destiny in the Asia-Pacific region can help the region co-create a better future. This concept fosters mutual trust and solidarity among countries in the region and encourages the search for joint solutions in sustainable development, trade, digital connectivity, and security," said P. Rysakova.

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