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Xi meets Taiwan politician ahead of APEC gathering

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Sunday stressed that the two sides across the Taiwan Strait should stick to the correct path of peaceful development of the cross-Strait relations.

• Chinese FM spokesman refutes Japanese concerns over maritime security
• APEC CEO Summit kicks off in Bali, Indonesia
• Chinese Premier's coming Brunei visit to enhance practical cooperation between Brunei and China

China issues highest warning as Typhoon Fitow approaches

China's meteorological authority on Saturday issued a red alert, the highest in its weather warning system, as Typhoon Fitow approaches the country's southeast coastal areas.

• South China Sea typhoon death toll rises to 10
• China to tighten checks during travel rush
• Local gov't of Sansha dispatches relief materials to residents

Heavy fog closes down China expressways, airports

Heavy fog that shrouded most parts of north China Sunday has closed down expressways and several airports, hindering the return of holiday travelers towards the end of the golden week.

• China ups warnings as Typhoon Fitow nears
• Competition and protectionism dim China's ceramic industry
• China-ASEAN auto expo opens in Liuzhou

Politics & Foreign Affairs

Chinese president meets Indonesian counterpart on ties

• China, Malaysia to expand trade ties
• Chinese president meets Indonesian VP on bilateral ties
• Chinese president meets chairman of Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly

Society

Twins Culture Festival kicks off in Beijing

• 268 fishermen trapped by Typhoon Wutip arrive in Sanya
• HK official: low-income benefit planned
• HK welcomes Shenzhen's Air quality plan
• 16 buried in north China building collapse

Business

Foreign firms show way in direct selling

• Chinese tycoon aims to restore London's Crystal Palace
• China, Indonesia aim for 80 bln dollars in bilateral trade by 2015
• Free trade top agenda for APEC business leaders' meeting in New Zealand next year

Life & Culture

Tianyu Music Festival held in China's Lijiang

• Venice fetes contemporary art and culture
• Gelato World Tour set to hit Australia
• Health documentary series to air on CCTV
• Innovative designs give old Beijing new look

Military

Photo collection of Chinese Navy

• U.S. aircraft carrier conducts military drills with S.Korea, Japan
• China's military takes concrete steps to enhance mutual trust with Western powers
• Chinese PLA Navy in marine security exercise in Jervis Bay

Travel

Shanghai to receive 8 mln tourists in National Day holiday

• Overburdened scenic spots urged to improve management
• Restrict tourist flow to ensure order
• World Heritage Site: traditional life in Porto Venere, Italy
• Rubber Duck moves to new home in Beijing

Sports

Li Na edges Lisicki to reach China Open quarterfinals

• Novak Djokovic battles to reach China Open quarterfinals
• Radwanska cruises into third round at China Open 2013
• Nadal one step closer to world No. 1 at China Open 2013
• Sun Yang shows up as school's volunteer teacher in Dehui, Jilin

Sci-Tech

Thailand Mobile Expo 2013 kicks off

• China unveils its first and unnamed moon rover
• Australia's new prototype vehicle to improve Earth observation satellites' accuracy
• PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2013 kicks off in Beijing