APEC forum in 2007
Established in 1989, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an inter-governmental forum facilitating economic growth and prosperity, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region, and operates on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect. APEC has represented the most economically dynamic region in the world, with its 21 member economies accounting for 41 percent of the world's population, 56 percent of world GDP and nearly half of world trade.

APEC leaders, wearing the Australian outback stockman's raincoats, pose for a group photo during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders summit at the Sydney Opera House yesterday.  -Xinhua
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APEC sets 'aspirational' target to tackle climate change  (10/9 15:37)
Asia-Pacific leaders, over a two-day meeting here, have set an "aspirational" goal of improving the region's energy efficiency by at least 25 percent by 2030 from the 2005 level to address the global warming issues.

Peru to host APEC summit in 2008 (10/9 15:36)
Peru was officially declared yesterday host of the 2008 summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) forum.

 
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  • APEC economic leaders call for early conclusion of Doha Round
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  • APEC leaders conclude meeting in Sydney, agreeing on trade promotion, clean development
  •  (9/9 14:03)
  • Chinese, Japanese leaders meet on bilateral ties
  •  (9/9 14:01)
  • Hu: China, Russia need to enhance cooperation in Asia-Pacific security
  •  (9/9 11:30)
  • Hu Jintao expounds China's stance on climate change at APEC meeting
  •  (9/9 09:26)
  • Hu attends APEC Economic Leaders Meeting
  •  (8/9 14:02)
  • Hu Jintao participates in ABAC dialogue with APEC leaders
  •  (8/9 10:58)
  • Bush says US has will, flexibility for successful Doha Round
  •  (7/9 14:33)
  • Chinese president expounds views on building sustainable future
  •  (7/9 14:31)
  • Ministers: APEC region human security needs to be enhanced
  •  (7/9 14:30)
  • APEC to strengthen institutional function
  •  (7/9 14:29)
  • Hu: China supports establishing fair, open multilateral trading regime
  •  (7/9 14:28)
  • China, Australia boost int'l crime cooperation
  •  (7/9 14:26)
  • China, Australia issue joint statement on climate change, energy
  •  (7/9 14:25)
     
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