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PORT MORESBY, Nov. 18-- With joint efforts of all parties, the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting achieved positive results, said Chinese officials here Sunday. The meeting, held at a time when the regional economy is facing both opportunities and challenges, has pushed forward the practical cooperation in various fields within the APEC framework, Wang Xiaolong, director-general of the Department of International Economic Affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, told the press. China congratulates the success of the meeting, and appreciates the active role of Papua New Guinea as the host, said Wang. China attaches great importance to the meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the meeting and delivered a keynote speech. Xi proposed focusing on openness, development, inclusiveness, innovation and a rules-based approach, strengthening international cooperation, improving global economic governance and handling common challenges, Wang said. Xi put forward proposals on building an open economy in the region, nurture new growth drivers, improve connectivity and deepen partnership, among others, said Wang. The Chinese leader had indepth exchange of views with other leaders and reached many important consensuses, said Wang. At the meeting, Xi called on APEC members to continue to promote regional economic integration and draw up a post-2020 vision for the bloc. | 
