China News Service, Beijing, November 2 (China News Service, Zuo Yuqing) At present, the new crown pneumonia epidemic has far-reaching impact, and the recovery process of the world economy is tortuous, and the global supply chain is still facing severe challenges. As the world's largest regional economic cooperation organization today, whether the upstream and downstream supply chains in different fields of each economy can achieve cross-border coordination under the epidemic has become the key to economic recovery.
"The 21 members of APEC are distributed on different continents, but achieving regional prosperity and development is everyone's common aspiration." member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission Lin Nianxiu said at the "APEC Forum on Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Promoting Economic Recovery" hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission on November 2 that interconnection has become the development consensus of APEC.
On November 2, the "APEC Forum on Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Promoting Economic Recovery" hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission was held in Beijing. Photo by Zuo Yuqing
However, the world today is neither peaceful nor peaceful. The impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and the Ukrainian crisis are intertwined. The process of globalization is facing a headwind, the supply chain system disorder has intensified, and the world economy is facing a new round of recession risk. In this regard, Lin Nianxiu believes that, "In this special period, we must firmly oppose 'building walls and building up buildings' and 'decoupling and breaking chains'. We must always adhere to the correct direction of economic globalization, adhere to open regionalism, and assume the important mission of ensuring the resilience of the supply chain."
He said that Asia-Pacific region is an important growth pole of the world economy. Every cooperation and every choice made in the supply chain field will have a significant impact on the world economy. At this historical juncture, we should adhere to open regionalism and assume the important mission of ensuring the resilience of the supply chain.
Under the new situation, the traditional supply chain model faces challenges. Further strengthening cooperation, promoting digitalization and green development of provides solutions to strengthen supply chain resilience.
"We must reflect on the changes in value chains and supply chains." Rebecca Maria, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, pointed out that the APEC portfolio and the governments of member economies are crucial in cooperation. She said that a lot of work is needed to stabilize the supply chain, which requires broader participation, not only the expansion of products and services, but also the sharing of policies, practical experience and cross-border cooperation and exchanges between governments in various aspects.
"We should embrace digitalization and seize potential opportunities to support recovery." In the view of Huang Shaozhu, Director of the Hong Kong Industry and Trade Agency, digitalization is no longer an option, but a necessity. She suggested that APEC should establish regulatory convergence, develop interoperability systems between economies, and strengthen cooperation in negotiating support for digital trade agreements.
Rume, a senior official of China APEC and deputy director of the International Economic Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also emphasized the importance of digitalization. She said that developing digital economy is a key opportunity for seizing the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. We must fully and balance the implementation of the APEC Internet and digital economy roadmap, strengthen connectivity in the digital era, build an open, fair and non-discriminatory business environment, enhance digital accessibility, and break the digital divide .
Lan Yiyang, chairman of the Singapore Federation of Industry and Commerce, pointed out that sustainable development is not only an identification, but also a law of survival. "As the supply chain moves towards greening and environmentally friendly, some direct and indirect suppliers will be eliminated." He believes that industry cooperation is crucial to supporting enterprises to strengthen green capabilities and discover innovative solutions. Industry stakeholders should support cross-district cooperation to better promote sustainable results and provide solutions with supplier growth opportunities. "
As the world's second largest economy, China also plays an important role in regional economic cooperation in Asia-Pacific. Zhang Shaogang, vice president of China International Trade Promotion Association, said that China has always helped promote an open economy, maintain the security and smoothness of the global industrial chain , and maintain the resilience and stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain. (End)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-