October 21, 2001
Meeting New Challenges in the New Century
1. We, the Economic Leaders of APEC, gathered today in Shanghai for the first time in the twenty-first century. We are here to explore ways to meet the new challenges confronting us. Convinced of the great potential of the Asia-Pacific region, we have resolved to achieve common prosperity through broader participation and closer cooperation.
2. Our meeting has taken place at a crucial juncture. The major world ...