This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2022 shows a logo of APEC 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
BANGKOK, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The first in-person meeting of the leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific economies since 2018 came at a critical moment as the world is in desperate need of economic recovery from the impact of an ongoing pandemic, rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.
* China's modernization, highlighted in a written speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC CEO Summit, has drawn wide attention and was regarded as of pivotal importance for stimulating regional growth and prosperity by observers. * China has become an economic powerhouse in the region and the world.
This photo taken on Nov. 17, 2022 shows a logo of APEC 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.