China steps up diplomacy

Forum to offer Asian leaders closer look at nation's policies

BEIJING - The special conference on Development and People's Access by the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) on Sept 4 will offer a chance for Asian leaders to increase their understanding of China and its ruling party, a senior Chinese official said in a statement on Friday.

Shen Beili, director-general at the Bureau of South and Southeast Asian Affairs of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), said the conference is aimed at "introducing the CPC's concept of scientific development in order to promote the exchange and discussion of ideas and new measures to enhance governance in Asia".