Why Xi advocates an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- APEC was born at a pivotal moment when a tide of economic globalization was beginning to surge. From the outset, the forum carried a clear mission: to advance openness and economic integration. Over the decades, that commitment has given rise to what came to be known as the "Asia-Pacific Miracle," a period of extraordinary growth and transformation that reshaped the global economy.

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