SPECIAL COVERAGE >>APEC China 2014

‘APEC blue’ displays challenges of change

Crisp air comes at the price of the convenience.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-10 17:33:01

Vying for regional hegemony outdated idea

Dominance is perhaps an outdated mentality, and fighting for dominance will benefit neither.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-10 0:23:01

Voices

In the past, China’s innovation largely relied on State-owned research institutes.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-9 23:28:01

APEC meets Beijing at crossroads

Beijing is catching global eyes as leaders of Asia-Pacific economies meet at a suburban lake resort when their regional cooperation initiative comes to a crossroads for reshaping.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-9 21:21:14

Sustainable development doesn’t suit all

Developed nations have realized their targets of urbanization, industrialization and social wealth distribution systems, and have a mature ability to deal with sensitive issues.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-9 17:08:01

APEC Beijing meeting set to reboot Asia-Pacific growth

APEC is back in China once again after 13 years. In a time when the shadow of the global financial crisis is still lingering, the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) meeting in Beijing is expected to reboot a lackluster economy in the region.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-7 15:22:04

‘APEC blue’ offers hope, but also challenge

North China will learn precious lessons from these current smog reduction efforts and the result, which can be used effectively later.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-7 0:13:01

Trade initiatives can revitalize APEC

APEC should strive to harmonize various existing multilateral and bilateral free-trade agreements to enable the whole of the Asia-Pacific to truly enjoy the fruits of these initiatives.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-6 17:43:02

EU and APEC well set to work together

Differences in the structure and philosophy of the EU and APEC do not mean that these organizations will fail to find common objectives. In contrast, the trade volume statistics highlight their reciprocal usefulness and benefit.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-5 19:28:01

Pacific Rim nations can reach up to better lives of rural mountain poor

We welcome the initiatives of APEC to rebalance its agenda to address rural poverty and development around the Pacific Rim.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-5 19:23:01

Asia-Pacific faces historic chance to boost common development

With Asia-Pacific leaders set to gather here soon for their annual summit, the region is blessed with a new opportunity to further promote productive cooperation and pursue common development.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-5 18:33:29

APEC meeting highlights Beijing’s diplomacy

Beijing has again come under the global spotlight as the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will be officially opened in the city on November 10, following a series of talks at different levels.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-4 19:18:03

Asia-Pacific FTA faces challenges at APEC: analysts

China may encounter more challenges when trying to promote the anticipated Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the Global Times learned on Monday.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-4 0:38:03

Greater economic integration expected at APEC meeting: expert

The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Beijing is expected to produce tangible outcomes and achieve greater regional economic integration, says a US expert on Asia affairs.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-2 17:06:24

Blue skies are not just for APEC days

Beijing was again shrouded in heavy smog on Friday, which hit “serious pollution” level, just one level short of the worst. It is at least the fourth round of polluted air days in October. The surrounding areas in Hebei Province are no better.
Source: Global Times | 2014-11-1 0:18:01

APEC stands at historical starting point

China stands ready to properly handle disputes over territory and maritime rights and interests that are left over from history through peaceful consultations on the basis of respecting historical facts and in accordance with international law and norms governing international relations.
Source: Global Times | 2014-10-30 19:13:01

Dalai Lama US visit will not affect APEC summit: experts

The Dalai Lama’s recent visit to Canada and the US will not have any political influence on the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, experts said.
Source: Global Times | 2014-10-24 0:18:02