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VOL. XXVI No. 10 October 2014 Rs. 20.00 The Site of APEC China 2014 Chinese Ambassador to India Mr. Le Yucheng met with Mr. Le Yucheng, Chinese Ambassador to India shook Indian Foreign Secretary Ms. Sujatha Singh in the hands with Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, Minister of State for th Embassy on Oct. 13, 2014. External Affairs at the Reception of the 65 Anniversary of People's Republic of China on Sept. 24, 2014. Mr. Le Yucheng, Chinese Ambassador to India, met with On Sept. 29, 2014 Chinese Ambassador Mr. Le Yucheng Mr. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East) of Indian Ministry of attended the celebration hosted by the India-China External Affairs in New Delhi on Sept. 26, 2014. Both Society in New Delhi to mark the 65th anniversary of the sides exchanged views on how to strengthen bilateral founding of the People's Republic of China. More than a relations between China and India. hundred friendly personages from all walks of life attended the event. A monk from Shaolin Temple of China's Henan Province China National Tourist Office (CNTO)-New Delhi won the was teaching Indian children Kungfu at a special the Award of Best Marketing Destination at the event of CHINESE KUNGFU SHOW held by Chinese Embassy and 10th Hospitality India & Explore the World Annual the India China Economic and Cultural Council in New International Awards held on Oct.10, 2014 in New Delhi. Delhi on Sept.23, 2014 . 2014 APEC The 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Gao will coincide with the 25th anniversary of Hucheng, and including Foreign Affairs and APEC’s founding to boost trade and economic Trade Ministers from the other 20 APEC cooperation across the Pacific and bring economies, the meeting will decide the together the Leaders, Ministers and Senior contours of joint policy development and Officials of the 21 APEC member economies implementation moving forward. to unlock new growth vital to global recovery APEC CEO Summit: Beijing, 9-10 and long-term prosperity. The proceedings November will include: An open dialogue held in conjunction with APEC Concluding Senior Officials’ the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and Meeting: Beijing, 5-6 November organized by the private sector featuring the Guided by China Vice Foreign Minister and region’s Leaders and business heads. Chair of the 2014 APEC Senior Officials’ APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting: Yanqi Meeting Li Baodong, APEC Senior Officials Lake, 10-11 November from member economies will finalize a Chaired by China President Xi Jinping package of new growth-enhancing measures. and including the Leaders of the other 20 APEC Ministerial Meeting: Beijing, 7-8 APEC economies, the meeting will provide November strategic vision and directives for future Hosted by China Foreign Affairs Minister collaboration. Events Time Event Morning, Wednesday, 5 November Concluding APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting opening remarks and family photo Afternoon, Thursday, 6 November APEC Secretariat News Conference with Executive Director Dr Alan Bollard Afternoon, Friday, 7 November APEC Ministerial Meeting opening remarks and “family photo” Morning, Saturday, 8 November APEC Ministerial Meeting Host Press Conference—China Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi + China Commerce Minister Commerce Gao Hucheng Sunday-Monday, 9-10 November APEC CEO Summit Time Event Evening, Monday, 10 November APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting “family photo” with spouses before Welcome Banquet and Cultural Performance Morning, Tuesday, 11 November APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting opening remarks by host China President Xi Jinping and “family photo” Noon, Tuesday, 11 November APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting tree planting Afternoon, Tuesday, 11 November A P E C E c o n o m i c L e a d e r s ’ M e e t i n g H o s t P r e s s Conference—China President Xi Jinping What is Asia-Pacific Economic Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Cooperation? Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Republic of is the premier forum for facilitating economic the Philippines; The Russian Federation; growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC is an intergovernmental grouping that operates on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect for the views of all participants. Unlike the WTO or other multilateral trade bodies, APEC has no treaty obligations required of its participants. Decisions made within APEC are reached by consensus and commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis. APEC has 21 members - referred to as “member economies” - which account for approximately 40 percent of the world’s population, approximately 55 percent of world GDP and about 44 Chinese President Xi Jinping participated 2013 APEC Summit held in Indonesia. percent of world trade. APEC’s 21 Member Economies are Australia; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s States of America; Viet Nam. 2001 APEC Summit was held in Shanghai of China. CONTENTS CHINA INDIA RELATIONS 1. China, India Vow to Further Bilateral Ties 6 2. Historical Achievement, Landmark Visit 7 3. Xi Jinping's India Visit: Interweaving the Sino-Indian Dream of Friendship and Development 8 4. Ambassador Le Yucheng's Interview with TheTimes of India 11 5. China Makes Contributions to Fight Ebola: Chinese Ambassador Mr. Le Yucheng 14 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 1. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Visits Germany 15 2. Li Keqiang Meets with Prime Minister Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg 17 3. Li Keqiang Meets with President Martin Schulz of the European Parliament 18 4. China, Russia Sign Deals on Energy, High-Speed Railways 19 5. China, Italy Agree to Further Promote Partnership 20 6. Chinese FM Urges Enhancement of Strategic Trust with U.S. 22 CHINESE ENTERPRISES IN INDIA 1. The Biggest Chinese Greenfield Project in Haryana 24 2. A Glance of Chinese Enterprises in India 26 REVIVING THE SILK ROAD 1. Silk Road Made Great Contributions to Dialogue of Civilizations 29 2. Rebuilding the Silk Road 31 3. “Green Silk Road,” New Engine for World Sustainable Development 33 CULTURE & LIFE 1. Double Nine Festival 35 2. Liu Kefeng, an Expert in Turning Waste into Wealth 37 3. Young Woman with Brain Tumor Devoted to Charities 38 4. Features 39 INDIANS’ IMAGE OF CHINA 1. An Honor From China 44 2. A Trip to Wuhan, China 46 3. To Know Real China 49 TIBET TODAY 1. Tourists to Tibet During Holiday Hit Record High 52 2. Tibetan Culture on Display in Strasbourg 52 3. Mysterious Bone Ties in Changtang Tribes 53 FLIGHTS BETWEEN CHINA AND INDIA 58 BOOK REVIEW 60 CCTV NEWS YOUR LINK TO CHINA AND THE WORLD 61 CRI A BRIDGE OF FRIENDSHIP 62 6 China India Relations News From China October 2014 CHINA INDIA RELATIONS China, India Vow to Further Bilateral Ties Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 25, 2014 (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) United Nations, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese plan on the development of bilateral relations laid Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian down by leaders of the two countries, maintain counterpart Sushma Swaraj agreed on Thursday high-level interactions, increase mutual trust, to further develop relations between the two deepen practical cooperation, intensify friendly neighboring Asian countries. exchanges between the two peoples, make Talks between the two ministers were held on concerted effort to build a closer partnership and the sidelines of the annual high-level debate of the actualize the bilateral strategic and cooperative UN General Assembly, which entered its second partnership. day at UN headquarters in New York on Thursday. For his part, Swaraj said the Indian people Wang said that the historic visit recently paid welcomed President Xi’s visit from the bottom of by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India had their hearts. boosted understanding and friendship between The visit was a huge success and significantly leaders of the two countries and drawn the two enhanced the practical cooperation between the peoples closer. two countries, she said. China-India relationship is embracing a The Indian side highly values the results of the crucial period of opportunities, the Chinese visit and stands ready to coordinate closely with foreign minister said. the Chinese side in a bid to write a new chapter of The two sides should implement the strategic the India-China relations, Swaraj added. News From China October 2014 China India Relations 7 Historical Achievement, Landmark Visit -- Speech by Chinese Ambassador Le Yucheng at the Reception of the 65th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China (September 24, 2014) H.E. Mr. V.K. Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, Namaste! Today, it is my great pleasure and privilege to join you in celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in my capacity as the newly accredited Ambassador of China to India. In my own name and on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in India, I would like to extend to you all our warm welcome and sincere appreciation for your kind particular, peace and tranquility in the presence. neighborhood. The new government of China has Over the past 65 years, especially since the given greater importance to the neighborhood reform and opening-up 35 years ago, China has diplomacy in its overall diplomatic agenda. We gone through extraordinary journey of commit ourselves to developing amicable development and become the second largest relationships and partnerships with our economy in the world. We have made great neighbors and make every effort to build a achievements in various fields, continuously community of common interests and destiny with enhanced the comprehensive national strength, our neighbors.
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  • CCICED 2013 Annual General Meeting

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    Contents CCICED 2013 Annual General Meeting Meeting Agenda Agenda of CCICED 2013 Annual General Meeting .............................. 2 Agenda of Open Forum 1 of CCICED 2013 AGM ................................ 5 Agenda of Open Forum 2 of CCICED 2013 AGM ................................ 6 Agenda of Open Forum 3 of CCICED 2013 AGM ................................ 7 Remarks of Leaders “Making a great effort to implement the Action Plan on Air Pollution Prevention and Control and achieving more blue-sky days for people” Special Speech at the Opening Session Zhou Shengxian, Minister of Environmental Protection, CCICED Chinese Executive Vice Chairperson …………..………....9 “Introduction of the Initial Draft AGM Policy Recommendations to the Government of China” Speech at the Opening Session Peter Kent，Member of the Canadian Parliament, Former Minister, Environment Canada, CCICED International Executive Vice Chairperson ........................ 15 Speech at the Opening Session Achim Steiner，Executive Director of UNEP, CCICED Vice Chairperson……………………………………...…17 Summary Speech at the Closing Session Zhou Shengxian, Minister of Environmental Protection, CCICED Chinese Executive Vice Chairperson .................................. 19 Meeting Documents CCICED 2013 Work Report ................................................................. 23 Policy Recommendations to the Government of China ........................ 34 CCICED 2014 Work Plan ..................................................................... 49 Progress in Environment and Development