Xi puts forward five-point proposal for building Asia-Pacific community

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday put forward a five-point proposal for promoting a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization and building an Asia-Pacific community.

He called for joint efforts to safeguard the multilateral trading system, build an open regional economic environment, maintain the stability and smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, promote digitalization and greening of trade, as well as promote universally beneficial and inclusive development.

Xi made the remarks in a speech at the first session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.