China
Asia-Europe Business Forum kicks off in Beijing
Source: Xinhua | 10-22-2008 14:17
Special Report: The 7th Asia-Europe Meeting
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| The 11th Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF11) officially opens with the theme of "Seize the trend, Time for Action and Public-Private Partnership" in China World Hotel, Beijing, on Wednesday morning, Oct. 22, 2008. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at the opening session. As an essential part of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) framework, the AEBF is created to strengthen economic cooperation between Asia and Europe and to formulate business' recommendations that are addressed to the ASEM leaders. The 7th ASEM summit will be held form Oct. 24 to 25 in Beijing, drawing leaders and delegates from 45 ASEM partners.(Xinhuanet/Yangtze Yan) |
