Hawaii APEC Meeting Focuses on "Green Growth"

Perhaps because of U.S. President Barack Obama’s preference, his birthplace Hawaii was designated as the venue for this year’s Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meeting; perhaps Hawaii is located in the center of the Pacific Ocean and connects the East and West Asia Pacific as a “sea bond”. A veritable "Asia-Pacific community." From November 8th to November 11th, 2011, the global media will focus on Hawaii and follow all the 19th APEC informal leaders' meetings.

Recently, at the invitation of the 2011 APEC Hawaii Preparatory Committee, reporters explored the camp in advance and felt Hawaii on the eve of APEC. In an orderly preparatory process, besides the unique natural scenery, Hawaii will present to the world a multi-faceted, green APEC summit.

“The time will allow people to see the other side of Hawaii's charisma.” Brian Schatz, deputy governor of Hawaii, USA, said that Hawaii is developing clean energy, marine technology, life sciences, astronomy, and high-tech R&D. With world-class achievements and top research institutions, APEC provides a large number of new investment opportunities.

Brian Shatz said that Hawaii is a melting pot of multiculturalism and multi-racial coexistence. It is a typical Asia-Pacific community, which is consistent with APEC's own "big family" spirit. Among the 50 states in the United States, the most qualified to host is none other than Hawaii. Its unique geographical location and social culture are unparalleled in other states of the United States.

The APEC meeting was undoubtedly placed in a very important position by the United States. A few days ago, the White House issued a statement: The president eagerly awaits the leaders of APEC member economies to visit his birthplace and experience Hawaii's rich cultural heritage and hospitality. As one of the Pacific countries, the United States has long-term, close economic ties with the Asia-Pacific region and links with the well-being of the American people.

According to Peter He, President of the APEC Preparatory Committee** and Bank of Hawaii, the number of participants in the summit is expected to be around 20,000, including 15,000 delegates and over 2,000 media representatives from all over the world. It is expected that the summit will boost consumption. 120 million U.S. dollars.

The theme of this APEC meeting, “The Closely-linked Regional Economy”, focuses on issues such as deepening regional economic integration and expanding trade, promoting green growth, and strengthening regulatory cooperation. At that time, the heads of 21 economies will gather here to jointly seek development and innovation in the Asia Pacific region.

In the official propaganda of APEC in Hawaii, the term "clean energy" has repeatedly appeared. The organizers hope to demonstrate Hawaii's development spirit of exploring clean energy through the APEC summit in order to change the future of the Asia-Pacific region and the world's energy pattern. The development of low-carbon energy sources and the construction of low-carbon cities have become common issues faced by all economies in the world. In APEC, 21 economies have 40% of the world’s population, 54% of total economic output, and 56% of energy production and energy consumption. With the further development of the APEC economy, energy security, environmental climate, and other issues will face enormous challenge.