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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley delivered a keynote speech at the Tongzhou Global Development Forum in Beijing, talking about China's role in the Asia-Pacific region and the prospects for cooperation in the context of global uncertainty.
China News Service, Beijing, October 12 (Liu Mengqing) Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley said in Beijing recently that at a time when global uncertainty is increasing, China is an important "connector" in promoting connectivity and open cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. She hopes that China will continue to lead openness, innovation and cooperation by hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Leaders' Meeting, and contribute to economic stability and common prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Tongzhou Global Development Forum (2026) hosted by Renmin University of China was held in Beijing on the 11th. Shipley made the above speech during the forum's keynote speech.
Shipley said that building a community with a shared future for mankind requires adhering to the principles of mutual respect, support for development and collective security. These principles are reflected in China’s neighboring diplomatic practices and have also resonated in the Asia-Pacific region.
In Shipley's view, China is an important "connector" in promoting connectivity and open cooperation in the Asia-Pacific. According to statistics, the bilateral trade volume between China and ASEAN will exceed US$1 trillion for the first time in 2025, and China has remained ASEAN's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years. She said that China promotes economic and trade exchanges and cultural exchanges with neighboring countries through the "Belt and Road" cooperation.
Shipley also said that China's modernization process has provided opportunities for other countries to gain access to new technologies, new markets and new development paths; with the price competitiveness and high-quality experience brought about by innovation, Chinese products are attractive to consumers around the world.
In November this year, China will host the 33rd APEC Leaders’ Informal Meeting. She hopes that all parties will use this platform to unleash the potential of digitalization and intelligence, create new innovation-driven advantages, and carry out cooperation in artificial intelligence security governance.
In addition, Shipley also called on members of the Asia-Pacific region to pay attention to climate change issues and listen to the relevant demands of Pacific island countries. She looks forward to all parties strengthening cooperation in green development, low-carbon transformation and green technology.
Shipley said he expected members in the Asia-Pacific region to build trust and build consensus while managing differences to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. (over)
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China will promote the release of digital and intelligent potential by hosting the APEC Leaders’ Informal Meeting
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