APEC leaders pose for group photo in Lima

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies posed for a group photo on Saturday after attending the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in the Peruvian capital Lima.

Xi arrived in Lima on Thursday to attend the meeting and pay a state visit to Peru at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.

The 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held on Friday and Saturday.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation began in 1989 as an informal dialogue group, and has since become the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment across the Asia-Pacific region. APEC currently has 21 members, including the United States and China, the two largest economies in the world, and other major economies in Southeast Asia.

APEC leaders pose for group photo in Lima

APEC leaders pose for group photo in Lima

APEC leaders pose for group photo in Lima

APEC leaders pose for group photo in Lima

China's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition are now in full swing around Zhongshan Station, a Chinese research base in Antarctica.

The expedition team arrived at the region aboard China's icebreakers, Xuelong and Xuelong 2, which also handled supply transportation for the mission.

The two icebreakers have delivered approximately 2,000 tons of supplies to Zhongshan Station to support scientific exploration.

The 42nd Antarctic expedition will span 19 months, aiming to advance major scientific research and international collaboration in polar conditions.

The expedition team set sail from Shanghai on Nov 1, with the mission expected to conclude in May 2026 when both icebreakers return to China.

China's 42nd Antarctic expedition launches near Zhongshan Station