Commentary: From Davos to Boao, globalization needs boost at defining moment

BOAO, China, April 8 (Xinhua) — Over a year ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping vigorously defended free trade at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, impressing the world with China’s staunch support for globalization. That defense has become more relevant today. Globalization, the historic process which has brought different countries and peoples closer … Read more

Commentary: Asia-Pacific plays important role in mapping out free, open trade regime

BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — The Asia-Pacific region is expected to continue driving world economic growth and protect free trade at a time when nations are grappling with how to manage economic globalization. Accounting for about 60 percent of global gross domestic product, the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) makes up nearly half of world … Read more

Spotlight: Chinese initiatives steer APEC toward close, win-win cooperation

by He Jing BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Leaders of 21 Pacific rim economies are set to renew their endeavors to advance regional integration and forge stronger partnership at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. Chinese initiatives that emphasize the concepts of openness, cooperation and sharing in global … Read more