APEC CHINA 2014

Journalists： Linda Chen and Ding Yi Editors： Wu Jie and Lin Lin Designer： Steve Zhao

APEC a win-win for US, China: officials

This year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting (APEC) yielded outcomes for China and the US that both countries are "very happy with", according to US officials.

Xi, Obama take stroll in Zhongnanhai

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama took a relaxed stroll in Zhongnanhai Tuesday night, their first one-on-one encounter during Obama's visit to Beijing.

US, China reach understanding on tariff deal

President Barack Obama says the United States and China have reached an "understanding" in negotiations to eliminate tariffs on high-tech goods.

President Xi promotes regional trade move

President Xi Jinping said the establishment of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific will consolidate regional economic integration and is compatible with existing regional free trade arrangements.

Obama announces new visa deal for Chinese visitors

President Barack Obama announced a deal Monday to extend visas for Chinese visitors to the United States for up to a decade, insisting he wants China "to do well" despite simmering tensions between …

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Xi hails summit success as China pushes for Asia-Pacific free trade zone

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have unanimously agreed to the creation of China-backed Free Trade Area of the …

Reporting APEC: stories from behind the scenes

As big events such as APEC go, the reporting work has its share of hardships as well as anecdotes that always make one crack up. Here are a few side stories I think you’d enjoy.

US welcomes China-Japan agreement, says Kerry

US welcomes the reduction of tension between Asia’s two largest economies,” US Secretary of State John Kerry stated during a short news conference in Beijing on November 8. “We think that any ste…

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National gifts to APEC leaders
Peng Liyuan hosts Summer Palace tour for APEC leaders' wives
APEC fireworks show
Smileless handshake
Putin puts blanket on Peng Liyuan
International village at Great Wall
Yanqi Lake

About APEC

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.

APEC, established in 1989, is an intergovernmental grouping that operates on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect for the views of all participants. Unlike the WTO or other multilateral trade bodies, APEC has no treaty obligations required of its participants. Decisions made within APEC are reached by consensus and commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis.

APEC has 21 members - referred to as "member economies" - which account for approximately 40 percent【More】

Beijing

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the country's center for politics, culture, international exchanges and technological innovation. Situated in the north of the North China Plain, Beijing (39°56'N 116°20'E) is surrounded by mountains on three sides and enjoys four distinct seasons. The Municipality covers an area of 16,410.54 km2, with 16 districts and counties. By the end of 2013, its permanent population reached 21,148,000, representing all the 56 ethnic groups in China.

As a world-famous historical and cultural city, Beijing boasts a history of over 3,000 years as an established city and 860 years as the capital of China. It is home to numerous historical sites and cultural landmarks, including the Forbidden City,【More】

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Two Sessions 2014

National gifts to APEC leaders

Peng Liyuan hosts Summer Palace tour for APEC leaders' wives

APEC fireworks show

Smileless handshake

Putin puts blanket on Peng Liyuan

International village at Great Wall

Yanqi Lake