ASEAN eyes closer China ties

Xi stresses building general offices of Party committees, governments into model organs China-Arab expo to discuss meteorological cooperation Economic growth target within reach, say intl experts Taiwan's authorities jeopardizing peace with arms purchases China allocates 126.5 billion yuan in social aid in H1 China to oversee probe into gas spurt incident in Ordos Beijing launches programs to upgrade rural tourism Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2023 Beijing Culture Forum ASEAN ties seen as key to region SE Asian cuisine favored by Chinese palates, taking bigger place at table Japanese protest against government's military buildup against pacifist constitution Beijing celebrates top 10 events in cultural center development China-ASEAN Expo shines light on shared future China urges the US to restore normal WTO dispute settlement mechanism ASEAN eyes closer China ties China's 'wandering elephants' embrace new life home Poverty reduction contributes to better human rights New outline aimed at greater Fujian-Taiwan connectivity From fruit comes fortune