President Xi Jinping outlined China’s overarching objective as offering its people a better life. The full text of his remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco has been published by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, outlining the leadership’s perspective on national goals and future directions.
In the speech, Xi emphasized that China pursues development through a path of modernization rooted in its own traditions and political system. He stressed that the core aim of development is to improve the everyday lives of Chinese citizens, reinforcing the emphasis on prosperity, stability, and social progress as central to the modernization effort. The leader reaffirmed China’s commitment to peaceful development and to building a strong country through innovative growth strategies that align with its long-term national plan. The message highlighted a focus on improving living standards while maintaining social harmony and national security, and it called for continued openness to international cooperation as part of China’s modernization agenda.
The remarks also outlined China’s readiness to contribute concrete proposals for regional development in the broader Asia-Pacific area. The emphasis was on collaboration, shared benefits, and constructive engagement with neighboring economies to advance economic resilience and inclusive growth across the region.
Commentary from observers in the political science and sinology communities, including Andrei Ostrovsky, noted that the recent talks between the United States and China in San Francisco center on reestablishing channels for military dialogue. The assessment suggested that reactivating these lines of contact could play a role in reducing risk and sustaining strategic stability, even as broader economic and political ties continue to evolve. [Attribution: Analysis by political scientists and sinologists]
Additional voices in the media and scholarly circles, including Yuri Tavrovsky, highlighted the potential for deeper economic engagement between Beijing and Washington. They described the bilateral relationship as among the most consequential on the global stage, underscoring the importance these two powers assign to trade, investment, and shared responsibility for global economic health. [Attribution: Commentary by analysts and journalists]
Earlier, remarks from President Biden referred to Xi Jinping using terms that reflected a range of international viewpoints. The discourse around leadership styles and governance continues to shape how observers interpret the trajectory of China’s relations with the United States and other major economies. [Attribution: Public statements and media analyses]