The event is the first APEC gathering under China's chairmanship for 2026. China has chosen the southern city to host next year's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
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U.S. Fed cuts interest rate by 25 basis points
The third rate cut of the year takes the benchmark interest rate to the 3.5 to 3.75 percent range. The Fed has signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.
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IMF revises up China growth forecast for 2025 on policy support
The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for economic growth in China to 5 percent this year, up 0.2 percentage points from its previous estimate in October.
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China's CPI up 0.7 pct in November
China's consumer price index grew at a faster pace in November, driven by rising food prices. The main gauge of inflation rose 0.7 percent year on year last month, accelerating from October's rise of 0.2 percent.
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Latin America and the Caribbean important force within Global South, multipolar world: paper
The policy paper says China and the region are a community with a shared future, and pledges to work with Latin America and the Caribbean on five projects such as development, civilization and peace.