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Regionwide tourism remains a priority

[2014-11-12 08:13]

APEC will continue to promote integration of its tourism market by encouraging member economies to ease visa restrictions for tourists and launch programs to expedite the immigration process, according to the APEC Connectivity Blueprint for 2015-25.

Cultural initiatives, easier travel among strategic goals of members

[2014-11-12 08:13]

To improve people-to-people connectivity, the APEC Connectivity Blueprint for 2015-25 says the 21APEC economies are committed to continuing the expansion of the number of holders of the APEC Business Travel Card and to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the ABTC arrangement.

Nations act to deny corrupt officials 'safe haven'

[2014-11-12 08:13]

The leaders of the APEC economies are committed to strengthening cooperation and coordination on the repatriation of corrupt officials and recovery of their illicitly acquired assets, according to an APEC economic leaders' declaration released on Tuesday.

Innovation 'holds the key to progress'

[2014-11-12 08:13]

Deepening economic reform and a heavier dependence on emerging growth engines such as the Internet and green energy will provide strong upward momentum for the global economy while the risk of a worldwide recession stilllooms large, member economies of APEC concluded on Tuesday.

Wives work to boost cultural exchanges among economies

[2014-11-12 08:13]

As the leaders of the 21 APEC member economies were busy charting the future of Asia-Pacific development at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Beijing, their wives played their part in intertwining cultural connections for a deeper understanding of their countries and people.

Reforms for the well-being of the people

[2014-11-12 08:13]

While the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012 called for building an "ecological civilization", in 2013, the third plenum discussed how to make it happen.

Central leading team coordinates reform

[2014-11-12 08:13]

The central government established a central leading team for reform late last year. The team is led by State leaders and made up of heads of ministries, commissions and departments.

Singapore hopes for stronger ties

[2014-11-12 08:13]

Singaporean Ambassador to China Stanley Loh Ka Leung said he hopes for stronger cooperation with China on financial services, food safety and social governance, as the countries prepare to celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations next year.

Tidbits

[2014-11-12 08:13]

Fireworks set off on Monday night near the Olympic Stadium in Beijing were free from heavy metals and contained less sulfur.

Xi calls for Manila to meet Beijing halfway

[2014-11-12 08:13]

President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China expects the Philippines to adopt a constructive approach to disputes and adhere to a previously agreed consensus.

New organic compound invented to aid sustainability

[2014-11-12 08:13]

After 10 years of hard work, Chinese scientists invented a new type of environmentally friendly chemical blowing agent, which is expected to replace the prevailing physical blowing agents that contains ozone-depleting substances and super greenhouse gases.

Blueprint to boost development of global value chains

[2014-11-12 08:13]

APEC leaders said on Tuesday they will draw up a strategic blueprint to promote development of global value chains and establish a regional cooperation network on a green supply chain.