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APEC CEO Summit draws 115 Fortune Global 500 firms
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, on November 17 and 18, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said on Sunday.
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Hong Kong's trade, finance sectors see value-added development: HKSAR financial chief
HONG KONG, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The opening of the annual maritime week on Sunday and the launch of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited's (HKEX) offshore renminbi bond index scheduled for Monday highlighted the value-added development of Hong Kong's financial and trade sectors, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.The HKEX Offshore RMB Bond Index, which includes over 300 dim sum bonds, or offshore renminbi bonds issued in Hong Kong, showed that Hong Kong's dim sum bond market has grown large enough to warrant its own benchmark, Chan wrote in his blog on Sunday.Dim sum bond issuance has seen a notable increase since 2026, accounting for 38 percent of total bond issuance in Hong Kong in the first three quarters of this year. This gave RMB-denominated bonds the biggest share in Hong Kong's bond market.Chinese mainland tech firms, foreign governments and overseas financial institutions are warming up to dim sum bonds as an important financing vehicle, said Chan.The HKEX index will serve as a reference for fund management firms to issue index funds and exchange-traded fund products, said Chan, adding that it will also be a barometer for global investors to gauge market trends when they invest in RMB-denominated assets.As firms and investors worldwide are looking to reduce risks and diversify their assets at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and protectionism, Chan said that the RMB is being used more often, citing data like the 20-percent year-on-year increase in outstanding offshore RMB loans in the first three quarters.Since much of the offshore RMB is used in global trade and global shipping carries over 80 percent of global trade, Chan said that Hong Kong's strengths in finance and shipping can complement each other well as the city becomes an even more trustworthy super-connector in an increasingly fragmented world.
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HSK candidates top 1 mln amid growing interest in Chinese launguage driven by employment, business and industry needs
The number of candidates taking the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) surpassed 1 million for the first time in 2026, reflecting growing global interest in learning Chinese, China Central Television (CCTV) News reported Sunday.
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China space station advances radiation exposure experiments
China's space station has made steady progress in its fourth round of space radiation exposure experiments over the past week, with samples including nanozymes, actinomycetes and plant seeds brought back after completing a five-month exposure outside the station.
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How far can we go? China's deep space missions in the next five years
Under China's 15th Five-Year Plan, which begins this year, the nation is expected to comprehensively advance its deep space exploration program. How far will China's spacecraft go beyond its Low Earth Orbit space station and imminent moon-landing programs?
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ASEAN summit opens as Philippines' parallel security agenda draws scrutiny
The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings opened in Manila on Sunday, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calling for regional unity and progress on a South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC), but he offered no clear timeline for concluding the long-awaited agreement.
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Scenery of Naoli River national natural reserve in China's Heilongjiang
Scenery of Naoli River national natural reserve in China's Heilongjiang
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Inside Suzhou: Where history meets modern charm
Suzhou is a city where the past and present come together in unexpected ways. Beyond its famous classical gardens and historic canals, the city offers a rich mix of scenic landscapes, modern landmarks and living traditions.
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115 Fortune Global 500 companies to attend APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen
A total of 115 Fortune Global 500 companies will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2026, scheduled for November 17-18 in South China's Shenzhen, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said at a press briefing on Sunday.
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Chinese premier lands in Manila for China-ASEAN summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Manila on Sunday for the 29th China-ASEAN Summit at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, the rotating chair of ASEAN.
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China's development experience offers valuable lessons for developing countries, says Myanmar expert
China's experience in poverty reduction, rural development, industrialization and technological advancement offers useful lessons for developing countries, a Myanmar expert has said.
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Discover Foshan: where Lingnan traditions come alive
Ever heard of Foshan? This city in southern China's Guangdong Province has a fascinating story to tell.Known as the hometown of kung fu legends Wong Fei-hung and Ip Man, Foshan is deeply rooted in Lingnan culture.
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Explainer: APEC comes to Shenzhen: where 'China Opportunity 2.0' meets the world
Next week, the gaze of the Asia-Pacific will turn to a young metropolis in southern China that, about four decades ago, was little more than a quiet fishing village.
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Xi's article on jointly building Asia-Pacific community with shared future to be published
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on jointly building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future will be published on Monday.
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