Xi says Asia shouldn’t be a ‘great power contest’ as APEC begins

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World leaders gather in Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Leaders from 21 economies are gathering to discuss ways to foster growth in the region. Chinese President Xi Jinping urges for peace, stability and the creation of a more equitable international order. Advertisement As world leaders assemble for the final of three summits held in the region this month, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to avoid conflict in Asia and warned against the possibility of tensions reminiscent of the Cold War. In a draught address made public before Friday’s opening day of the Asia-Pacific Economic...