Xi Jinping says Asia-Pacific should not become an arena for big power contest

Xi Jinping: Xi made the above remarks in a written speech for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena for big power contest and no attempt to wage a new cold war will ever be allowed by the people or by our times, state media reported on Thursday.

Xi Jinping: China's President Xi Jinping is seen. (Reuters)

Xi made the above remarks in a written speech for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on Thursday.