Some of the country's private-held oil companies are clamoring for the relaxation of the tight government control of crude oil imports.
A majority of China's provinces and regions experienced a slower year-on-year economic growth rate in the first three quarters, with major boom areas leading the decline.
China has worked out policies to transform two western border towns into key financial and manufacturing hubs.
Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the 19th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting to be held in Hawaii from November 10 to 14, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei announced.
Peru's relationship with China is very important and will be continuously strengthened, Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo said here Tuesday in an interview with Xinhua.