The seventh Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit started at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Friday afternoon, Oct. 24, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Special Report: The 7th Asia-Europe Meeting

The 7th Asia-Europe Meeting kicks off

Chinese president: Asia-Europe cooperation best option for win-win progress

    BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday described Asia-Europe cooperation as the best option of the two continents for win-win progress under the current circumstances.

    "As economic globalization is gaining momentum, the future of Asia and Europe has been increasingly tied to the future of the whole world, and cooperation between Asia and Europe for win-win progress is our best option," Hu said when addressing the opening ceremony of the Seventh Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). Full story