Hello and welcome to the 48th issue of Beijing Review. 

XINHUA 

COVER STORY 

Cooperation Above Confrontation is this week’s cover story and covers the APEC meeting which took place last week in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guina. The message from regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, was one of multilateralism and inclusive growth.

WORLD

A Holistic Response, looks ahead to the UN conference on climate change taking place in Poland next month. The article details China’s efforts to reduce its carbon emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the global increase in temperature to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius.

BUSINESS

Walk the Talk highlights China’s pledge to support the private sector. In a bid to ensure the continued growth of business, low-interest loans have been made available, as well a reform of investment policy and a simplification of taxation.

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