BEIJING

With the theme of “Open, Connect, Balance,” the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting kicked off on Friday, in Bangkok, which is the first such in-person meeting since 2018. The voice of China is in the limelight as the country’s membership of APEC has not only boosted its own development but also greatly contributed to the […]

Inflation, heightened geopolitical tensions, and the once-in-a-century pandemic have all contributed to the lowered forecasts for the Asia-Pacific region. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth forecasts for the region to 4 percent this year and 4.3 percent next year, by 0.9 and 0.8 percentage points, respectively, from its April forecasts. Yet observers say […]

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has called on China and Indonesia to strengthen exchanges in public welfare and jointly improve people’s livelihood and well-being. She made the remarks during her meeting with Indonesian first lady Iriana Joko Widodo on Wednesday afternoon. Peng spoke highly of Iriana’s enthusiasm for public welfare and briefed […]

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended an event of G20 leaders’ spouses in Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday.  Event organizer Indonesian First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo welcomed Peng when she arrived. Together with other leaders’ spouses, Peng watched dance performances with Balinese characteristics and took a group photo. Accompanied by Iriana, Peng watched exhibitions […]

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended an activity organized by Indonesian First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo on Tuesday for spouses of the leaders attending the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Bali, Indonesia. Peng, together with other leaders’ spouses, watched Balinese dance and took group photos. Accompanied by Iriana, Peng watched exhibitions […]

As leaders of the world’s 20 major economies gather in Bali, Indonesia, the international community is expecting them to step up efforts to tackle a multitude of pressing common challenges and chart a pathway to global recovery and common development. Delivering a speech at the 17th G20 Summit on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called […]