Xi: APEC should lead a more open world economy

2013-10-08

Analysing the world economic situation, President Xi said the overall momentum remains sound, but unstable and uncertain elements still pose challenges to comprehensive economic recovery and healthy growth.

APEC leaders continue talks on development

2013-10-08

Pacific Rim leaders continued their discussions Tuesday with focus on improving connectivity during retreat sessions at the ongoing APEC leaders' meeting.

Hong Kong journalists lose APEC press credentials

2013-10-08

Officials at an APEC forum revoked the press credentials of a group of Hong Kong journalists who shouted questions to Philippine President Benigno Aquino III about his refusal to apologize for the killings of Hong Kong tourists in Manila three years ago.

President Xi vows to deepen reform, opening-up

2013-10-08

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday that his country will deepen reform and opening-up in all respects, as Chinese economy has entered a new stage of development.

China to promote beneficial co-op with ASEAN

2013-10-08

China is ready to promote mutually beneficial cooperation with ASEAN during the upcoming East Asia leaders meetings, Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said Monday.

China committed to regional peace, development: Xi

2013-10-08

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday that China is committed to promoting regional peace and development, and building a cross-Pacific cooperation framework.

Chinese and Russian presidents meet for fifth time this year

2013-10-08

China and Russia said Monday that they will jointly commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the World Anti-Fascism War in 2015.

Firming friendships

2013-10-08

Peng Liyuan of China, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, holds hands with Rosmah Mansor of Malaysia, wife of Prime Minister Najib Razak, and Ani Yudhoyono, the Indonesian president’s wife, during their visit to the Bali Safari and Marine Park in Gianyar, on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Monday.

APEC 'should take lead' in FTA talks

2013-10-07

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation mechanism should lead and coordinate the negotiations over free trade areas in the region, President Xi Jinping said, as several FTAs are competing for dominance.
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Schedule

President Xi visits Indonesia, Malaysia, attend APEC summit

Oct 2 to 3: Pay State Visit to Indonesia

Oct 4 to 5: Pay State Visit to Malaysia

Oct 6 to 8: Attend the 21st economic leaders' meeting of APEC forum and meet with global leaders in Bali, Indonesia

Forum

China's growth to benefit the world

With the US in a declining mode, the world needs a steadier China.

Thoughts after hearing Xi's speech

I was very happy to see that Xi Jinping did focus on trade and on the importance of Asia Pacific trade being cooperative and inclusive.