To meet challenges of the new century,APEC should play a bigger role in promoting regional economic growth and prosperity in light of the realities of the region and the requirements of our times.

• 面对新世纪的挑战，亚太经合组织应从本地区的现实和时代要求出发，为促进本地区经济的增长和繁荣发挥更大作用。