Xi calls for bigger role of Queensland to enhance relations
2014-11-16 18:41
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Queensland Premier Campbell Newman here on Sunday, calling for a bigger role of Queensland in promoting China-Australia relations.
Peng Liyuan visits Queensland Museum in Brisbane, Australia
2014-11-16 16:36
Peng Liyuan (L, front), wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visits Queensland Museum in Brisbane, Australia, Nov 16, 2014.
China to contribute to global economy: Xi
2014-11-16 09:07
China will keep the momentum of economic growth and make greater contribution to the global economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
Australian PM pledges to meet growth goal in five years at G20 summit
2014-11-15 20:13
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said here on Saturday the objective to boost world growth by more than 2 percent by 2018 and create more jobs would be attained through joint efforts of G20 members.
China-Australia FTA negotiation in full swing
2014-11-15 16:34
The negotiation between China and Australia on a free trade agreement (FTA) is moving full steam ahead, China's vice finance minister Zhu Guangyao said on Saturday.
Australian PM officially welcomes world leaders to G20 summit
2014-11-15 16:10
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott personally welcomed each G20 leader to officially open the leaders' summit in Brisbane on Saturday, telling them that the summit would be a meeting "of hope" for the world.
Jobs are answer to inclusive growth for G20: L20
2014-11-15 16:09
To put the G20 on course to achieve the 2 percent GDP growth target, governments need to pursue a coordinated increase in wages and investment in infrastructure, the Labor 20 (L20) said on Saturday.
China praised at G20 for addressing climate change
2014-11-15 13:55
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday praised China for its contribution to the global economy and for tackling climate change, saying China should be proud of what its government and people have achieved.
Obama pledges $3b for global fund
2014-11-15 13:35
President Barack Obama on Friday pledged a $3 billion US contribution to an international fund to help poor countries cope with the effects of climate change, putting the issue front and centre of the G20 Leaders Summit in Australia.
Lifting economic growth to be in primary focus at G20 summit in Brisbane
2014-11-15 09:46
The target to achieve a stronger and sustainable economic growth will top this year's G20 agenda as leaders of 20 major world economies converge in Brisbane for their annual forum.
G20 to focus on economic growth, infrastructure investment, tax avoidance
2014-11-15 09:23
Boosting global economic growth, encouraging private sector investment in infrastructure, and cracking down on multinational companies which avoid tax were the top issues on the G20 agenda, Australian Treasure Joe Hockey said on Saturday.
Chinese President attends G20 Summit in Brisbane
2014-11-15 09:22
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday attended the 9th Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Brisbane.
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