Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Boeing and U.S. Government Launch Initiative to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel among APEC Economies

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Friday, November 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing and the United States are launching an initiative to catalyze the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing and the United States are launching an initiative to catalyze the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries.
  • Aiming to support APEC economies' efforts to develop SAF supply, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will partner with Boeing to sponsor this project in APEC's Transportation Working Group.
  • We will foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among APEC economies, all in pursuit of a safe, and more sustainable aviation future."
  • Recent Boeing initiatives to advance SAF include:
    Partnering with the APEC Secretariat to deliver a series of 'sustainable aviation' regional webinars on SAF.

CGTN AMERICA & CGTN UN: CMG Holds China-U.S. People-to-People Exchanges Event in San Francisco

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to attend the China-U.S. summit meeting and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden, China Media Group and the U.S.-China Youth and Student Exchange Association jointly organized the "Enduring Friendship" event to discuss China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges in San Francisco, U.S., on November 16.

Key Points: 
  • CGTN America & CGTN UN release "CMG Holds China–U.S.
  • Shen Haixiong, China Media Group President and Chief-in-Editor, engaged in in-depth and friendly discussions with guests from various sectors in the U.S. during the event and delivered a welcome speech.
  • Shen noted that San Francisco's Chinatown has been a microcosm of East-West cultural exchanges for centuries.
  • The friendship between Chinese and American peoples has not only transcended continents but has also withstood the test of time.

CGTN AMERICA & CGTN UN: CMG Holds China-U.S. People-to-People Exchanges Event in San Francisco

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to attend the China-U.S. summit meeting and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting at the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden, China Media Group and the U.S.-China Youth and Student Exchange Association jointly organized the "Enduring Friendship" event to discuss China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges in San Francisco, U.S., on November 16.

Key Points: 
  • CGTN America & CGTN UN release "CMG Holds China–U.S.
  • Shen Haixiong, China Media Group President and Chief-in-Editor, engaged in in-depth and friendly discussions with guests from various sectors in the U.S. during the event and delivered a welcome speech.
  • Shen noted that San Francisco's Chinatown has been a microcosm of East-West cultural exchanges for centuries.
  • The friendship between Chinese and American peoples has not only transcended continents but has also withstood the test of time.

CGTN: Chinese President Xi arrives in San Francisco for talks with Biden, APEC meeting

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.

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  • U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.
  • Along the way from the airport to the hotel, many overseas Chinese people were seen lining up waving the national flags of China and the United States to greet Xi.
  • During his stay, Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend a series of events, aiming to find common ground with leaders from Asia-Pacific economic entities.
  • San Francisco is the host city for APEC Leaders' Week 2023 from November 11 to 17, with the theme "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All."

CGTN: Chinese President Xi arrives in San Francisco for talks with Biden, APEC meeting

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.

Key Points: 
  • U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.
  • Along the way from the airport to the hotel, many overseas Chinese people were seen lining up waving the national flags of China and the United States to greet Xi.
  • During his stay, Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend a series of events, aiming to find common ground with leaders from Asia-Pacific economic entities.
  • San Francisco is the host city for APEC Leaders' Week 2023 from November 11 to 17, with the theme "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All."

To jointly build Asia-Pacific community with shared future

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

China will continue to contribute wisdom and strength to deepen Asia-Pacific cooperation and promote the building of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.

Key Points: 
  • China will continue to contribute wisdom and strength to deepen Asia-Pacific cooperation and promote the building of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.
  • China has been actively advocating for the building of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and firmly led the direction in promoting cooperation in the region.
  • It aims to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future that is peaceful, stable, clean and beautiful, a region where all are ready to help each other and that brings prosperity for all.
  • All parties should stay true to their original aspirations, adopt a strategic and long-term perspective on regional cooperation, and uphold APEC's role as the main channel in regional cooperation and keep Asia-Pacific cooperation in the right direction, so as to work together to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.

CGTN: International officials expect Xi-Biden meeting to find right path for improving China-U.S. ties

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The upcoming meeting between the Chinese and the U.S. heads of state is eagerly anticipated.

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  • The upcoming meeting between the Chinese and the U.S. heads of state is eagerly anticipated.
  • "It brings a strong dose of optimism as the year comes to a close and the start of the next year," she said.
  • She added that countries should look at more holistic benefits that can spur global growth from a broader perspective.
  • He suggested that both sides be open to talking and listening to something they don't want to hear.

CGTN: International officials expect Xi-Biden meeting to find right path for improving China-U.S. ties

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The upcoming meeting between the Chinese and the U.S. heads of state is eagerly anticipated.

Key Points: 
  • The upcoming meeting between the Chinese and the U.S. heads of state is eagerly anticipated.
  • "It brings a strong dose of optimism as the year comes to a close and the start of the next year," she said.
  • She added that countries should look at more holistic benefits that can spur global growth from a broader perspective.
  • He suggested that both sides be open to talking and listening to something they don't want to hear.

Now is the time to shift from supply chain resilience to growth

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The report outlines the key considerations businesses leaders need to contemplate to survive in a rapidly evolving business environment, one of which includes supply chain disruption.

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  • The report outlines the key considerations businesses leaders need to contemplate to survive in a rapidly evolving business environment, one of which includes supply chain disruption.
  • There's a global race happening right now as businesses look to rebalance their supply chains and seek new suppliers, locations and talent.
  • While Asia Pacific continues to be primed for growth, minor business tweaks like "lift and shift" are no longer enough.
  • PwC also found via a survey that 56% of companies cited varying supply chain standards without guidelines as the biggest ESG challenge facing their supply chains.

Ahead of APEC meeting, People's Daily commentary stresses keeping Asia-Pacific cooperation in right direction

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon kick off in San Francisco, the United States.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting will soon kick off in San Francisco, the United States.
  • China's People's Daily on Nov. 14 issued a commentary under the pen name of Huan Yuping, calling on all parties in the Asia-Pacific region to take a strategic and long-term perspective on Asia-Pacific cooperation, uphold APEC's role as the main channel in regional cooperation, and keep Asia-Pacific cooperation in the right direction.
  • Currently, the Asia-Pacific region enjoys overall stability, and regional cooperation continues to make progress.
  • The article stressed that only by adhering to the right direction can regional countries renew the "Asia-Pacific miracle" together.