CMG rolls out special programing for 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

The China Media Group (CMG) on Friday launched a special series programming as part of its coverage building up to the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, which will be held in Shenzhen of south China's Guangdong Province on Nov 18-19.

The series, titled "APEC: Shenzhen Dateline", will be broadcast on CCTV-4, a Chinese-language international channel under the CMG. With a host of in-depth views, analysis and special features, the programs will air daily at 12:00 and 18:00 Beijing time, starting from Friday through to the conclusion of the APEC gathering next Thursday.

The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together."

The upcoming meetings in Shenzhen mark the third time China has staged the event following previous gatherings in Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.

CMG rolls out special programing for 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

CMG rolls out special programing for 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

CMG rolls out special programing for 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 2.74 percent lower at 1,516.41 points on Friday.

The STAR 50 Index, which tracks the 50 largest stocks listed on the board that also meet certain liquidity requirements, closed 2.3 percent lower at 1,279.66 points.

The sci-tech innovation board, commonly known as the STAR Market, was inaugurated in June 2019 at Shanghai Stock Exchange. It is designed to support companies in the high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.

China's STAR Composite Index closes lower Friday