President: Boost role of APEC

In terms of developing the digital economy in the region, he called for implementing the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap in a full and balanced manner, and fostering an open, fair, just and nondiscriminatory environment for innovation and the growth of productivity.

"We need to further develop the digital infrastructure, speed up digital transformation, strive to bridge the digital divide, and promote development of the digital economy in an all-round way," he added.

While stressing the need to pursue inclusive and sustainable development, Xi reiterated China's commitment to peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060, as well as its support for developing countries in developing green and low-carbon energies.

"We need to seek the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, actively respond to climate change, promote green and low-carbon transition, and foster a community of all life on Earth," he said.

Noting that China has started a new journey toward fully building a modern socialist country, Xi said the country will unswervingly expand opening-up and share its development opportunities with APEC members and the wider world.

"China will work with all APEC members in building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and jointly opening a new chapter for Asia-Pacific economic cooperation," he said.