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A deeply connected  ________ will surely bring member countries and the region more practical benefits.

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Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing (1) __________ a never-before seen rate. Take China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now the largest (2) __________ of the world, having recently (3) __________ over the crown from the long time leader United States. Understanding the fundamental structural changes in the global economy and having studied abroad in Asia is a huge asset on your (4) __________ when competing for jobs.

(5) __________ the increasing importance of the continent, many international with experience in companies are expanding to Asia and need (6) __________ with experience in Asian markets and culture. To get a (7) __________ of the action and business ideas flowing from Asia, visit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) website.

One of the most important variables behind the miracle of the speed of growth and recovery in the Asian economies is the (8) __________ of education. The competition for top schools and universities starts from a very early (9) __________ . The point of education in Asia is to equip people to become productive members of their given societies as (10) __________ as equip the students with the skills and mentality to be (11) __________ to successfully compete against the masses of other applicants. Asian students and schools receive continuously top marks in international rankings. This has been directly (12) __________ in the success stories of several Asian countries.