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Philippines hopes to learn from China's hosting of APEC summit

The Philippines is hoping to learn from China's experience in hosting this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting so that it can effectively handle the international event during its turn next year, a senior government official said Saturday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-11-2 9:44:52

China province orders 30 pct of vehicles off roads for APEC

Five cities in north China's Hebei Province, which surround Beijing, will ban 30 percent of vehicles from roads to help ensure cleaner air for the upcoming APEC meeting in the Chinese capital.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-31 14:29:50

China FM speaks on possibility of meeting with Japan at APEC

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will “play its due role as a host to all guests” when answering a question on the possibility of a China-Japan leaders’ meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-30 0:33:05

China, Canada consult on Harper's attendance at APEC: Chinese FM

China and Canada are consulting on Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-29 22:37:05

Hebei to cut industrial production to ensure air quality during APEC

More than 2,000 factories will halt or reduce production in north China's Hebei Province, a contributor of pollution in Beijing, to ensure air quality during the APEC meeting next month.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-29 21:54:45

China eyes Asia-Pacific FTA at APEC meeting, says foreign minister

The process of launching the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTA) is expected to start during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-29 20:22:17

Beijing holds anti-terror drill ahead of APEC meetings

Beijing police launched an anti-terror drill on Monday to guarantee security for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings scheduled to be held in Beijing in November.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-28 13:40:45

China tightens security checks ahead of APEC meetings

China's police chief on Monday urged tight security checks to prevent terrorist attacks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-28 10:42:53

Beijing expects to cut pollutants discharge by 1/3 during APEC

The pollutants discharge in Beijing and neighboring regions of Tianjin and Hebei is expected to be cut by a third during next month's APEC meeting, thanks to a series of air pollution control measures.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-26 8:59:38

APEC economies pledge flexible fiscal policies, stress infrastructure investment

Finance ministers of APEC economies pledged Wednesday to flexibly implement fiscal policies in a joint statement released after the 21st APEC Finance Minister's Meeting.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-22 22:08:58

2,280 volunteers for APEC Economic Leaders' Week

Beijing launched an etiquette training program for 2,280 volunteers serving at the APEC Economic Leaders' Week scheduled for early November.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-21 21:06:46

Downtown Beijing to replace 450,000 flowerpots for APEC

More than half of the flowers on display for the National Day festivities in downtown Beijing will be replaced with fresh blooms as the city braces for the APEC meeting next month.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-15 20:43:00

Yanqi Lake to host APEC

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leader’s Meeting is scheduled to be held this November in Huairou district, in the northern suburbs of Beijing.
Source: Global Times | 2014-10-13 19:43:01

Govt, schools get six days off for APEC meet

Government employees and students in Beijing will enjoy a six-day holiday as the city hosts this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit, authorities said on Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2014-10-10 0:28:02

Taiwan's Vincent Siew to attend APEC in Beijing

Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou has named senior politician Vincent Siew as the island's representative at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-10-8 20:44:35

8th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting kicks off in Macao

The 8th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (TMM8) kicked off on Saturday in Macao, a Chinese special administrative region known as the "Las Vegas of the Far East".
Source: Xinhua | 2014-9-13 12:32:52

China to build Asia-Pacific partnership with APEC members: state councilor

China is willing to build an Asia-Pacific partnership with APEC members that will lead future cooperation in the region, said State Councilor Yang Jiechi on Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-8-20 14:46:34

President Xi welcomes Obama to visit China for APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he welcomes and expects talks with Barack Obama when the US president visits China to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 19:48:07