Chinese President Hu Jintao will state China's stance on global and regional economic developments at the 11th Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue Tuesday.

Zhang said Hu will also put forward China's suggestions on promoting
scientific and technological innovation, and regional labor and social security
issues at the meeting, due to be held inBangkok, Thailand.

China believes APEC should comprehensively and squarely advancethe APEC
agenda and enhance cooperation in capacity-building so asto ensure an agenda
conducive to the economic development of the region, Zhang said.

Zhang said the theme of this year's APEC meeting is "a world ofdifferences,
partnership for the future".

Members will discuss promotion of the multi-lateral trade system, trade
liberalization, economic and technological cooperation, anti-terrorism and APEC
reform.

Chinese leaders have attended all previous APEC leaders' informal meetings
and fully participated in APEC cooperation, the spokeswoman said.

Hu will pay state visits to Thailand, Australia and New Zealandfrom Oct. 17
to 27, and attend the 11th APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting in Bangkok
from Oct. 20 to 21.

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