APEC ministers call for openness, connectivity

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Chinese President Xi Jinping says China is ready to work with regional partners to advance inclusive economic globalization and build a shared future for the Asia-Pacific.

Ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies have called for openness and connectivity amid economic headwinds. The call came during the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea.