Hello and welcome to the 46th issue of Beijing Review.  

(Cover Photo: WEI YAO)

COVER STORY  

Embracing the World looks at the Second China International Import Expo and its increasing success as a platform to boost domestic demand and quality development, as well as one contributing to the continued opening up of the Chinese market. It has grown from a trading platform to an important event for economic exchanges and is attracting more foreign participants.

WORLD   

Goal in Sight looks at the conclusion of text-based negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) among 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The talks in Bangkok have achieved a breakthrough in building a regional free trade by the largest free trade block in the world.

FORUM 

Should Family Leave Be Retained or Revoked? looks at the issue of family leave and whether or not it is still a necessity in the modern world. With the rapid development of transportation and communication, family contact is easier to maintain than in the past, so some see it as unnecessary, while others contend it still works and makes family life more harmonious.

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