Xinhua China-related world news summary at 1100 GMT, Nov. 24
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Experts in Bangladesh have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in Peru as the Chinese leader called for taking economic globalization forward with vigorous measures.
It is high time for China, the world's second largest economy, to play its role in injecting new impetus into the Asia-Pacific and global economic growth, said the experts. (Xi-Bangladesh)
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STRASBOURG -- During a Wednesday debate at the European Parliament on the results of the 22nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP22) recently held in Marrakech, Morocco, Member of European Parliament (MEP) Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy said "China is one of the leading countries in the post-Paris process."
Gathered in Strasbourg for their plenary session, MEPs were examining the progress made at COP22 during which, following two weeks of negotiations, nearly 200 countries were heard on Nov. 18 calling for the urgent implementation of the international Paris agreement on climate agreed upon last December. (MEP-China-Climate)
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WASHINGTON -- The common interests between China and the United States far outweigh their differences no matter how the leadership changes in the U.S., a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday.
"Our two countries enjoy a high degree of complementarity in our economic cooperation, which has brought tangible benefits to our business communities and to our two peoples. These realities will not be changed by the (U.S. presidential) election," Zhang Xiangchen, China's deputy international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce told Xinhua at a press briefing for the 27th Session of the China-U.S. Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) held here. (US-China-Relationship)
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MEXICO CITY -- The Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Company (BAIC) will take part for the first time in CarShow Mapfre 2016, which opened Friday in Mexico City.
The three-day event will showcase the latest models from some 20 of the world's top automotive brands, such as Lamborghini, Ford and BAIC, which makes a range of passenger vehicles, including Hyundai and Mercedes-branded cars through joint ventures. (BAIC-Mexico-Show)
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KUALA LUMPUR -- As the new administration in the United States showing signs of turning inward, Malaysian officials and analysts said they hope China will play greater role in promoting free trade.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump this week unveiled his first 100-day plan in office, topped by withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). (US-China-TPP) Endi