China expects consensus on Shenzhen Declaration at APEC summit
China hopes APEC leaders will adopt the Shenzhen Declaration and achieve practical results in trade, digital economy and AI, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. The summit will be held in Shenzhen next week, 12 years after China last hosted the forum.
China expects all sides to build consensus and adopt the Shenzhen Declaration at the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen next week, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on 13 November.
President Xi Jinping will attend the informal leaders' meeting and related events. This year marks the first time in 12 years that China has served as APEC host, Mao noted.
The spokesperson said Beijing hopes participants will achieve more practical outcomes in trade, connectivity, the digital economy and artificial intelligence, injecting strong momentum into regional and global prosperity.
Asked about possible trilateral talks between the leaders of China, the United States and Russia, Mao said Beijing is maintaining communication with relevant parties and would release further information when available.