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Beijing reports 70 percent less criminal alarms during APEC week

No violent terror happened and 71 percent less criminal alarms reported during the APEC week, Beijing police announced Wednesday night.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-13 10:22:06

APEC heralds larger regional role for China

China has demonstrated leadership in propelling regional integration with a flurry of trade pacts and agreements, proof of its rising influence as the world’s second largest economy, said analysts following this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-13 0:48:01

Chinese premier meets Obama, vowing to speed up BIT negotiations

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with visiting US President Barack Obama in Beijing on Wednesday, and both agreed to speed up efforts to reach a bilateral investment treaty.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 22:41:25

Vietnam gets support from APEC members for economic reforms

During the two-day Leaders' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) that concluded in Beijing Tuesday, many APEC member economies and top business executives pledged to continue supporting Vietnam as the country implements its economic reforms and global integration, said Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son Wednesday. In an interview with the state-run Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Son said that APEC economies have hailed Vietnam's international integration efforts in all fields as having contributed to the maintenance of peace and stability in the region and in promoting dialogue and regional connectivity.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 22:26:23

APEC holidays sees outbound tourism boom

Beijing’s tourism market has seen a boom during the mandated holidays of November 7 to 12 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, with outbound travel booked through tourism agencies increasing by 30 to 50 percent, the Beijing Daily reported.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-12 19:33:08

China expects open dialogue with US legislature

Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang called for open dialogue between Chinese and US legislatures when meeting with US President Barack Obama on Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 19:18:47

China marks six priorities for new-type of major-country relations with US

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday outlined six priorities in building a new type of major-country relationship with the United States.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 18:58:54

China, US reach consensus on resuming ITA talks

China and the United States has reached consensus on resuming negotiations on updating the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) by including more products, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 18:57:44

China welcomes US participation in AIIB, Silk Road Fund

China welcomes participation of the United States in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Silk Road Fund, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 17:45:04

China province terminates traffic ban for APEC

Hebei Province in north China on Wednesday terminated its emission-reduction measures brought in for the duration of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, including a traffic ban based on an odd-and-even number plate rule.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 17:10:48

Beijing welcomes more 'free riders' with its sustained growth

As leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies met against the picturesque backdrop of a lakeside villa in suburban Beijing, the global impact of China's phenomenal growth over the past three decades remained shrouded in mystery.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:40:12

Obama: US does not support 'independence' of Taiwan,Tibet

US President Barack Obama reiterated on Wednesday that the United States does not support "independence" of Taiwan and Tibet.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:39:03

APEC moves forward with 'Beijing imprints'

As host of the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, Beijing has successfully pushed a series of its initiatives forward as common goals for the member economies that will lead the bloc in the next decade.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:36:43

Beijing thanks citizens for supporting APEC

The Communist Party of China's (CPC) Beijing municipal committee and Beijing municipal government on Wednesday issued a thank-you letter to citizens for their support during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) week.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:20:31

China, US agree to boost anti-terrorism cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Barack Obama reiterated on Wednesday that the two countries will carry out anti-terrorism cooperation by following the Charter of the United Nations and fundamental principles in international relations.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:19:42

President Xi advocates new type of military relations with US

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday proposed "a new type of military relations" that suits the new type of major-country relationship between China and the United States.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:18:45

China, US to accelerate bilateral investment treaty negotiations

China and the United States have agreed to accelerate the bilateral investment treaty negotiations and will work hard to achieve agreements on core issues and major provisions by the end of this year.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 16:01:34

Cambodian experts back Chinese President Xi's call for greater regional integration

Some Cambodian experts have expressed their support for Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for greater economic integration, faster reforms and improved connectivity among members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-12 15:39:52