Dr. Zhang Lijuan is a professor at School of Economics, Shandong University. Her current research fields are World Economy, Trade Policy, Commercial Diplomacy, US-China Relations.
As a forum for trade talks, the on-going APEC meetings in Beijing provide a perfect opportunity for bold and serious movement forward on economic integration across the Asia-Pacific region.
The recent central government Economic Work Conference made agriculture a priority for 2014. A strong agricultural policy is critical to China's long-term success.