China's President in Russia for Eastern Economic Conference

It's the annual economic leaders' meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Russia's Far Eastern city of Vladivostok Thursday for the annual economic leaders' meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum slated for Saturday and Sunday.

At the meeting, President Hu and other leaders of APEC members will discuss trade and investment liberalization, regional economic integration, food security and establishment of reliable supply chains, as well as cooperation in fostering innovative growth.

As the world economic and financial situation remains gloomy, with lower growth in major economies, serious debt crisis in euro-zone, high unemployment in many advanced economies, APEC leaders will work out measures to ensure stable growth in the region.