An anti-graft law enforcement network that promotes cooperation in crackdown on corruption, bribery, money laundering and illegal trade among the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies has started operation, according to statement from the disciplinary watchdog of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The network consists of anti-corruption and law enforcement personnel from the APEC member economies. It includes a chairman, liaison personnel and a secretariat, the CPC's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a statement on its website on Saturday.

The network will establish a regular contact mechanism to facilitate information sharing and build up trust among anti-corruption and law enforcement authorities in the region, according to the statement.

The network will also build an anti-graft law enforcement cooperation mechanism to investigate corruption, bribery, money laundering and illegal trade crimes, it said.

It will also gather and share experiences in anti-graft areas through seminars and exchanges.

The network's Chinese liaison personnel come from judicial, procuratorate, public security, disciplinary and bank regulating authorities, according to the statement.

(Xinhua News Agency November 8, 2014)