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• President Hu Jintao’s Latin American Visit Reinforces Trade Links - Editor, 24 November 2008

Addressing the Peruvian congress in Lima during a state visit to Peru, China’s President Hu Jintao confirmed his intention to reinforce the rapidly growing economic, trade and diplomatic ties with South American and the Caribbean countries to the benefit of all parties. Peru was the last stop of President Hu’s three nation visit to Latin America which culminated in an Asian-Pacific summit in Lima on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of November.

• China and Taiwan Meet To Strengthen Economic And Trade Ties - Editor, 3 November 2008

Cross-strait economic and trade ties are in the news this week as Chen Yunlin, China’s top negotiator with Taiwan, visits the island this week to discuss matters of mutual concern. The talks will focus strictly on economic and trade cooperation between China and Taiwan, avoiding potentially volatile political issues. In June of this year, officials from both China and Taiwan agreed to set up permanent offices in each others territories, and together with this week’s meeting, these are seen as significant steps forward in the improvement of cross-strait ties.