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China mending fences with neighbors ahead of APEC meeting
China is working to improve relations with nearby countries before November's meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, particularly Mongolia, which it views as key to northeastern Asia. President Xi Jinping met with Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj here Thursday, marking the first trip by a Chinese president since 2003. This is also only the second country Xi has visited without making it part of a tour -- unusual treatment for such a minor economic power. The two leaders agreed to work together in a range of areas, including energy development, infrastructure and finance. They also agreed to ... (full story)