Protesters at APEC San Francisco engage in plenty of political topics. Demonstrators called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The participants advocated for economic and environmental change. An animated crowd gathered to protest a meeting of cross-Pacific political leaders, addressing a diverse array of issues on a sunlit Sunday in San Francisco. Notably, demonstrators … Read more
Joe Biden & Xi Jinping set to steal APEC thrown with talks to steady ties. Both Biden and Xi will aim to make their case on the world stage. The U.S. will seek to present itself as the most dynamic economic partner in Asia. U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set … Read more
Xi Jinping claims China plans to work with the US to resolve disputes. Xi’s call for more stable bilateral relations is based on mutual respect. This statement comes ahead of a significant visit to Washington by Wang Yi. Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with the United States in managing their … Read more
An eruption of violence between police and hundreds of demonstrators took place close to the location of the Apec summit. Social media footage showed protesters sprinting towards police, throwing missiles, and flipping a police car as cops pounced on them with shields and batons. Rubber bullets were used by police in Thailand to disperse groups … Read more
World leaders gather in Bangkok for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Leaders from 21 economies are gathering to discuss ways to foster growth in the region. Chinese President Xi Jinping urges for peace, stability and the creation of a more equitable international order. As world leaders assemble for the final of three summits held … Read more
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee arrives in Bangkok for APEC summit. It is the first time Lee has been to a global gathering since 2013. Lee is anticipated to use the meeting to pitch Hong Kong as open for business. He will lead a Hong Kong delegation in meetings with Thai counterparts. John Lee, … Read more
LAHORE: The China Green Finance Committee and the Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability arranged a seminar on “Financing climate actions: China initiatives and international cooperation” as a side event of the COP26 Finance Day, both online and in-person in Glasgow, UK, a statement said. State Bank of Pakistan former governor Yasin Anwer and representatives … Read more
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reaffirmed her confidence in multilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and called for consistent joint efforts to tackle the most important regional challenges at the 28th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday (local time). Addressing the meeting, Ardern, who chairs APEC in 2021, underscored the … Read more
WELLINGTON: Pacific Rim leaders will begin a virtual summit on Friday, facing pressure to back up ambitious rhetoric on climate change and chart a path to pandemic recovery. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit brings together leaders from 21 nations, including US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Xi is among … Read more
Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated his commitment to step down after Malaysia hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit. According to the sources of Asia one, The Prime Minister said this three days ahead of the Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting, which is expected to discuss the issue of power transition. However, Dr Mahathir does … Read more
