Beijing Review

China

Xi chairs leadership meeting on Yangtze River Economic Belt development, CPC leadership over foreign affairs

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on November 27 held a meeting to review guidelines on policies and measures for further promoting the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt

- Along the Yangtze River
- Xi stresses high-quality development of Yangtze River Economic Belt

World

China and Mexico set to expand depth and breadth of multifaceted exchanges

The friendship between China and Mexico has grown stronger over time. Last year the two countries celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Mexico comprehensive strategic partnership, a partnership that shares benefits, risks, control and contributions in strategic areas such as trade

- China and Mexico embrace more opportunities to create borderless benefits
- Forum: China-Mexico ties have much potential for growth

China

Majors in arts and humanities struggle to stand out in a bleak job market

A college major in the arts no longer a ticket to employment

- As recruitment season arrives, youth employment is in the spotlight
- A growing number of college graduates are hunting for blue-collar jobs

China

A group of small-town knitters create a world of art

Stitch by stitch, the dreams of a women’s knitting collective come true

- A common thread

China

Off-duty wage earners invest in themselves by taking classes

More youth embrace part-time learning

- Diamonds are losing their sparkle among young Chinese
- Illuminating the mental health challenges of young adults

Editorial

Xinjiang pilot FTZ

The Xinjiang FTZ is poised to serve as a bridgehead for China's westward opening up, help build a China-Central Asia free trade area and cement the bond between Asia and Europe

- Old Xinjiang border pass gets a contemporary restyling
- Border city in northwest China thrives under Belt and Road Initiative

China

Beijing Hosts 11th Chinese Enterprise Global Image Summit

Themed “Building global corporate image, enhancing understanding among civilizations,” the 11th Chinese Enterprise Global Image Summit on November 27 got underway in Beijing

- Xi stresses fostering world-class enterprises

-	An eye on a decade of progress over CPEC
-	Chinese FM to chair UN Security Council high-level meeting on Palestinian-Israeli issue
-	China completes initial set-up of first high-orbit satellite internet
-	China welcomes all efforts conducive to ceasefire, deescalating Gaza situation: FM spokesperson
-	Second Global Digital Trade Expo concluded with over 155 bln yuan of deals inked
-	China strengthens tax, fee relief measures to shore up business