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MANILA, Nov. 21-- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday concluded a seven-day Asia-Pacific trip with reaffirmed Chinese commitment to open and inclusive cooperation, common development as well as a friendly neighborhood. From Nov. 15 to 21, Xi attended the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, paid state visits to Papua New Guinea (PNG), Brunei and the Philippines and met with leaders of the Pacific island countries that have diplomatic ties with China during his stay in PNG. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during the trip, Xi discussed approaches to regional economic integration with APEC members, planned strategic cooperation with Southeast Asian neighbors, and envisioned sustainable development with Pacific island countries. Xi's trip highlighted the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and helped deepen partnerships, boost the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) construction, enhance confidence in multilateralism and broaden the consensus on common development, Wang said. PROMOTING OPEN, INCLUSIVE ASIA-PACIFIC COOPERATION While attending the APEC meeting, Xi offered China's wisdom and approaches to achieving economic development and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large, amid increasing economic instability and uncertainty and other global challenges, Wang said. Noting the world is at a critical juncture, Xi proposed focusing on openness, development, inclusiveness, innovation and a rules-based approach. | 
