Understanding Xi's vision for APEC family through catchphrases
China DailyIn APEC meetings, Xi's remarks showcase not only his eloquence but also his wit, vividly conveying his vision for Asia-Pacific cooperation. President Xi Jinping hosts the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting at the Yanqi Lake International Convention Center in the northern suburbs of Beijing, Nov 11, 2014. BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping is set to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, where leaders from across the Asia-Pacific will convene to chart strategies for shaping the region's future. SWEET POTATOES During the 2016 APEC gathering, also held in Lima, Xi used an analogy to describe the relationship between China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, comparing it to sweet potatoes, a food native to Latin America.