China News Agency, Beijing, November 18 (Xu Wenxin, Jin Xu) The twenty-ninth informal meeting of leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was held in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, on the 18th.
The Asia-Pacific family will focus on the theme of "openness, connectivity, and balance" to find the "optimal solution" to jointly build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.
A number of Chinese businessmen said that they believe that the APEC meeting will inject new vitality into global economic growth, and they also hope that the results of cooperation between China and Thailand will continue to benefit the people of the two countries and the region.
"There are constant cheers and applause. Everyone sincerely welcomes President Xi Jinping's visit." Li Shengjiao, president of the Asia-Thai Economic Exchange General Chamber of Commerce, and local overseas Chinese and overseas students waved the national flags of the two countries on the streets of Bangkok, full of excitement.
It coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Thailand. The sincere friendship of "China and Thailand as one family" has given overseas Chinese in Thailand a deep understanding of "people-to-people friendship".
"In Thailand, when it comes to economic development, you cannot avoid 'China and Thailand as a family'. At present, the 'Belt and Road' initiative and 'China-ASEAN Community of Shared Future' have become the most frequently mentioned keywords in Thailand. I hope that this meeting will The convening of the event can inject new vitality into the exchanges between the two countries." said Guo Rui, executive director of the Thai-Chinese New Media Association.
"I am particularly looking forward to hearing the voice of China brought by President Xi Jinping." Guo Rui said that there are about 1,000 representatives participating in the APEC meeting this year, and the proportion of Chinese businessmen participating in the meeting is higher than that of previous summits. Representatives from various countries who made a special trip to attend the meeting.
"The APEC meeting provided opportunities for overseas Chinese businessmen to explore international cooperation. The presence of Chinese state leaders also injected more confidence and encouragement into Chinese businessmen. Find a satisfying answer."
As a representative of enterprises in Thailand, Chen Hengda, executive vice president of the Hong Kong Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said: "China-Thailand friendship has spanned thousands of years, and I have a deep understanding of this. Kiss and kiss."
Chen Hengda said that China has rich experience in scientific and technological innovation, high-speed rail construction, and personnel training. It is believed that with the integration and development of the "Belt and Road" initiative and "Thailand Industry 4.0", the two countries will pay more attention to scientific and technological cooperation and interconnection. Contribute to promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region and building a community with a shared future in the Asia-Pacific region.
Xu Xinxiong, vice president of the China-Thailand Chamber of Commerce, said that the APEC meeting will give new connotations to the "China-Thailand family" and believes that the APEC meeting will help members deepen economic cooperation, reduce trade barriers, and improve trade facilitation.
"In the future, we will continue to deepen the Chinese market, increase investment in China, and take practical actions to add vitality to the economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, and add bricks and tiles to build a solid foundation for the friendship between the two countries." Xu Xinxiong said.
Li Shengjiao said that more and more countries are taking the express train and free ride of China's development, which also provides more opportunities for overseas Chinese to develop overseas.
"Overseas Chinese Chambers of Commerce continue to play the role of bridge and link, build a platform for friendly cooperation, and contribute to the prosperity and development of the two countries." (End)