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Leaders from the 21 member-nations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) met in the Chinese capital for two days of talks on November 10 and 11, 2014. The summit is the biggest event to date hosted by Chinese president Xi Jinping after he took over the Chinese presidency in March 2013, as Beijing seeks to consolidate its status as a regional leader and economic giant.
Xi Jinping (right) and Barack Obama attend a joint press conference in Beijing. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the US and China. Photo: Kyodo
Mr Shangkong

Mr. Shangkong | Visa deal to help bridge the US-China divide

When Xi Jinping and Barack Obama this month announced a visa deal to make it easier for Chinese and Americans to travel between the two countries, the leaders probably had businessmen and students in mind.

Barack Obama

Easing visa rules helps build trust between China and US, says Blackstone chief

From leader of the pack to supporting act: How leaders line up at summits

Opinion | Apec agreements help warm the world's most important bilateral relationship

Unexpected twists in Sino-US relations were the highlight of last week's Apec summit in Beijing. Ties between the two nations warmed during the meeting as the two heads of state, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, held candid talks.

If China and the US do not work together, it may be difficult to find definitive solutions to many of today's global problems. Photo: Reuters

How leaders and an army of staff turned Beijing's grey into 'Apec blue'

More than 400,000 officials across several provinces were involved in this month's huge mission to cut smog and ensure there were blue skies over Beijing for the Apec summit.

Xi Jinping

China Briefing | Towards a new order, Xi Jinping touts Asia-Pacific dream

Just two weeks after Xi Jinping came to power this month two years ago, he said for the first time that the greatest "Chinese dream" was to "realise the great renewal of the Chinese nation".

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Mr Shangkong

Mr. Shangkong | Chinese passport holders gain from US visa deal

US President Barack Obama, whose popularity at home is sinking, looked outwards instead last week to strike two major deals with China - co-operation on climate change and visa extensions for mainland citizens.

If the central government can make the Chinese passport more travel-friendly to more foreign countries, we will see fewer Chinese citizens wanting to emigrate to secure a "better passport".

Apec rivalry is only a part of broader Sino-US relationship

Amid crises over Ukraine and the Middle East, the world can be forgiven for failing to appreciate the full significance of China's plan to create a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

China pollution

Smoggy skies replace 'Apec blue' in Beijing after pollution curbs end

Beijing's stunning but temporary clear skies finally gave way to choking smog yesterday, despite President Xi Jinping's pledge to preserve 'Apec blue'.

How They See It, November 16, 2014

The rich harvest from the Apec meeting, which [President] Xi [Jinping] fittingly described as fruitful, indicates that the now 25-year-old Apec is a lot more than just a showpiece.

The Apec summit in Beijing
China pollution

What the Mainland Media Say | Nation counting the cost of Beijing's expensive Apec makeover

Beijing has often made headlines because of its pollution or traffic congestion. The government's scrambling effort to prevent such an embarrassing scenario occurring during the Apec forum was the talk of the town last week.

Counting the cost of Beijing's expensive Apec makeover

China and Japan must work hard at restoring the ties they both need

The leaders of China and Japan have had several high-level exchanges over the past week since breaking a two-year diplomatic stalemate.

China's proposed free-trade pact puts pressure on US to conclude TPP

In their final communiqué at this week's summit in Beijing, Apec's 21 members agreed on a two-year study to look into the feasibility of establishing a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

Analysis | What the US-China climate deal means to the world

The world’s outlook for reaching a global climate deal next year brightened as China and the US - the top two polluters - presented a joint plan to reduce emissions of  greenhouse gases.

A thick blanket of smoke is seen against the setting sun as young ragpickers search for reusable material at a garbage dump in New Delhi, India on October 17, 2014. Photo: AP

Video | John Kerry issues first ten-year visas for Chinese visitors

John Kerry issues first ten-year visas for Chinese visitors
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A new world order takes shape as China rises

The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in Beijing presented China, as host, with an opportunity to assert regional economic leadership.

Xi and Obama agree deals to avoid risk of military misunderstanding

China and the United States sealed two military reporting deals to ward off threats from miscommunication as the two countries' defence forces rub up against each other in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Differences between China, US evident despite agreement in some areas

Despite efforts to play down their differences, areas of disagreement between the world's two most powerful nations were still evident.

US President Barack Obama listens as Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a lunch banquet in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP

Xi Jinping and Barack Obama agree on raft of measures to boost relations

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Barack Obama reached consensus on a wide range of issues that the two leaders hope will contribute to a reshaping of bilateral relations. Here are the major points they announced:

Environmental complaints drop 30pc ahead of Apec summit, Beijing authorities say

Environmental complaints dropped 30 per cent ahead of the Apec summit, as harsh curbs to create "Apec blue" skies to impress visiting world leaders delivered stunning results.

US and China have 'common understanding' says Obama in rare news conference with Xi

Obama and Xi take questions from the press in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Barack Obama

US Republican leader slams climate target agreement as ‘unrealistic plan’

The US Senate’s Republican leader on Tuesday slammed President Barack Obama’s proposed greenhouse gas reductions as an “unrealistic plan.”

US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell holds a news conference on November 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo: AP

Video | APEC leaders seek free trade progress at annual summit

China censors Beijing air quality app during Apec summit

China-US relations will continue to be dogged by 'mistrust', state media warns

The relationship between the world's two most powerful countries will remain difficult, state media predicted. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | China must continue to open up to realise its Apec ambitions

Thirteen years after China first hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the region's leaders were again gathered in the country.

Apec leaders agreed on Tuesday to pursue the trade liberalisation pact that China has proposed. Photo: EPA

Update | China and US reach historic deal on climate change

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Barack Obama yesterday unveiled a flurry of agreements on climate change, trade, defence and international security.

Developing | Xi Jinping and Obama in talks after private dinner and calls for history lessons

President Xi Jinping is holding talks with his United States counterpart, Barack Obama, after having a private dinner on Tuesday night.

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