(A closer look at China) Three consecutive confidences, Xi Jinping advocated that the Asia-Pacific should gather confidence

　　China News Service, Beijing, July 17 (Reporter Huang Yuqin and Li Jingze) "We are full of confidence in the cooperation of mankind to defeat the epidemic, full of confidence in the prospects of world economic recovery, and full of confidence in the common and beautiful future of mankind." Facing the ups and downs of the global new crown pneumonia epidemic , The situation of the fragile recovery of the world economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping on the evening of the 16th, when attending the APEC Informal Leadership Meeting in a video mode, mentioned three consecutive confidences.

　　As an important engine of world economic growth, the Asia-Pacific region undoubtedly carries the major mission of leading the world to get rid of the crisis at the critical moment of global cooperation in fighting the epidemic and economic recovery.

This speech highlights that confidence is more important than gold.

　　External comments believe that this confidence mainly stems from China's progress in epidemic prevention and control and economic recovery, as well as the cooperation consensus gradually formed by the international community.

　　This is true.

Not long ago, China’s economic semi-annual report for 2021 was released. The latest China Economic Bulletin released by the World Bank pointed out that the strong recovery in East Asia and the Pacific in 2021 will be mainly due to China’s economic growth. The contribution of growth will exceed a quarter.

　　Guo Yanjun, director of the Institute of Asian Studies of the China Foreign Affairs University, analyzed that China’s economy continues to improve and the epidemic prevention and control is steadily advancing, which will help him to take a positive view of the prospects of the international community in responding to challenges, and it will also bring the world economy back on track and recover after the epidemic. Confidence and recurring growth provide impetus.

　　Not only that, responding to the global spread of the epidemic has made more and more countries realize that mankind is the deep connotation of a community with a shared future.

Taking APEC as an example, the APEC Vision 2040, adopted in 2020, puts forward the goal of building an open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community.

　　"Clear community goals and increasing consensus on multilateral cooperation have made many countries, including China, more confident in meeting future challenges." said Su Xiaohui, an associate researcher at the Institute of International Strategy of the China Institute of International Studies.

　　In order to further consolidate the "power of confidence" of Asia-Pacific members, Xi Jinping put forward initiatives such as "strengthening international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic", "deepening regional economic integration", "adhering to inclusive and sustainable development", and "seizing opportunities for technological innovation" on the same day.

Observers believe that China's series of propositions will inject new impetus into deepening Asia-Pacific cooperation and greatly enhance the confidence of members in coping with the challenges of the epidemic and promoting economic recovery.

　　“China’s progressive initiatives have pointed out specific directions for future regional anti-epidemic and economic cooperation.” Xu Liping, a researcher at the Institute of Asia-Pacific and Global Strategies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, pointed out, “Unity to fight the epidemic is a top priority, but also other cooperation. Prerequisites and foundations. Regional economic integration is a mechanism to address future global risks and challenges. Sustainable development and technological innovation are both important means of economic recovery. It is not only to deal with current challenges, but also the trend of future international cooperation."

　　More importantly, in the process of gathering "the power of confidence", China has both attitudes and actions.

　　From the announcement of vaccines as a global public product to the provision of more than 500 million doses of vaccines to developing countries, the concept of "vaccine is a powerful weapon to defeat the epidemic and restore the economy" has been continuously seen in China's actions.

From taking the lead in completing the approval of the regional comprehensive economic partnership agreement, to actively promoting green economic recovery and digital interconnection cooperation, China has always contributed to the realization of a lasting economic recovery.

　　At the meeting on the same day, Xi Jinping once again announced that China will take a series of actions to support Asia-Pacific anti-epidemic and economic recovery cooperation: "Another US$3 billion in international aid will be provided in the next three years." "Resuscitation' sub-funds" "holding digital capacity building seminars", "promoting cooperation initiatives such as digital technology to help tourism recovery"... It can be expected that the package of China's plans will become a sensible reality with the joint efforts of all parties, thereby enhancing the response of regional countries Confidence in risk challenge.

　　Although global confidence in the fight against the epidemic and economic recovery continues to build up, negative interference factors still cannot be ignored.

In this regard, Xi Jinping emphasized, “We must tear down walls instead of building walls, open up instead of isolation, and integrate instead of decoupling.” “Win-win cooperation is the only right way. Enclosed, exclusive, and divided will only lead to a dead end.”

　　"Standing at the crossroads that determine the future, China clearly'says no' to unilateralism and beggar-beggar-neighbors, and firmly stands on the side of multilateralism and win-win cooperation." Jiang Yuechun, a researcher at the China Institute of International Studies, said that China's attitude is a point. The “focus” that affects the “power of confidence” has been revealed, and it has also clearly demonstrated China’s attitude to adhere to the path of win-win cooperation.

　　Looking back at the "Pacific Explorer" cruise ship in Port Moresby in 2018, at that time, Xi Jinping told Asia-Pacific business leaders at the beginning of his speech that he "a pun", comparing countries to passengers "on the same boat" , Calling for "to help each other in the same boat" in the turbulent world economic situation.

　　After nearly three years, in the face of unabated risks and challenges, Xi Jinping once again emphasized that Asia-Pacific members "work together and help each other", and quoted a Maori proverb from the host New Zealand-"When you face the sun, the shadow will eventually dissipate".

　　It should be said that "facing the sun" is exactly the "power of confidence" that members should continue to gather in the face of crises, and only this boat can gather the power to ride the wind and waves.

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