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[2014-11-11 08:20]

It is really a big event. A lot of economic leaders, including presidents of the major countries in the Asia-Pacific area. They are arriving in Beijing to discuss topics, wide and important for economic development, to overcome the consequences of the monetary and financial crisis in the region.

Sino-Australian free trade agreement moves closer to completion

[2014-11-11 08:20]

China and Australia have moved closer to wrapping up a decadelong process to create a historic free trade agreement, the first China has signed with a major developed country.

Diplomacy joins forces with fashion

[2014-11-11 08:20]

Editor's Note: Leaders at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting gathered for a "family photo".

Fact box

[2014-11-11 08:20]

The combination of stand up collar and duijin (Chinese-style jacket with but tons down the front) has been used for clothes since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Tidbits

[2014-11-11 08:20]

The group in charge of preparing the leaders' clothes received 455 designs from 136 participants including individuals, companies and institutes up until February 2014.

Sound bites

[2014-11-11 08:20]

The debut of the Song Brocade and Zhangduan at the APEC official family photo is a good opportunity to boost the reputation of our traditional silks and satins.

APEC 2014

[2014-11-11 09:18]

APEC 2014

Obama touts business goals, new 10-year visas

[2014-11-11 08:20]

US President Barack Obama said on Monday that the United States intends to bolster trade and business ties with China and announced that the two countries will grant visas to each other's citizens valid for up to 10 years.

APEC economies reach out to people with disabilities

[2014-11-11 08:20]

To ensure people with disabilities can enjoy equal access and inclusive development in society, 20 APEC economies launched a joint initiative on Monday during the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

China, Russia to use yuan, rouble in more energy deals

[2014-11-11 08:20]

Russia and China intend to use their national currencies to settle more energy deals to guard against instability in a world energy market dominated by the US dollar, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.

Key economic reforms in spotlight

[2014-11-11 08:20]

Editor's Note: President Xi Jinping said at the APEC CEO Summit 2014 opening ceremony on Sunday that comprehensively deepening reform will not only liberate productive forces but also unleash the vitality of society.

Jailed Americans back from DPRK

[2014-11-10 09:36]

Two US citizens released from lengthy prison sentences in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea arrived home on Saturday night, with one thanking supporters for never giving up on him.

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