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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 07 Oct, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott meets China's president, vows closer trade ties By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Tony Abbott has met Chinese president Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Bali, with the pair agreeing to increase trade between the two countries. The Prime Minister lauded China's power, saying it is a benefit the world should embrace, and Mr Xi welcomed his enthusiasm for stronger ties. It is understood Mr Abbott also accepted an invitation to visit China next year, and wants to take business and trade representatives with him. Mr Abbott is still to meet leaders from countries including Thailand, Canada, Singapore, Mexico, as well as the US secretary of state. 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More » Dozens killed as Morsi supporters protest in Egypt Italian divers recover more bodies from migrant boat capsize China on 'red alert' for Typhoon Fitow Monster truck crashes into crowd, killing 8 Libya demands answers after US raid captures wanted militant Business More Business » Bendigo Bank eyes takeover targets The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is eyeing small rivals as potential takeover targets in a bid to raise its market share from 3 per cent to 10 per cent. More » Warrnambool says Bega takeover offer 'inadequate' Review Board gets more time to consider GrainCorp takeover Twitter reveals much-anticipated share offering Politics More Politics » Abbott meets China's president, vows closer trade ties By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Tony Abbott has met Chinese president Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Bali, with the pair agreeing to increase trade between the two countries. The Prime Minister lauded China's power, saying it is a benefit the world should embrace, and Mr Xi welcomed his enthusiasm for stronger ties. It is understood Mr Abbott also accepted an invitation to visit China next year, and wants to take business and trade representatives with him. Mr Abbott is still to meet leaders from countries including Thailand, Canada, Singapore, Mexico, as well as the US secretary of state. More » Libya demands answers after US raid captures wanted militant PM Tony Abbott arrives in Bali for APEC summit Four arrested trying to sabotage Iran nuclear site, official says Abbott repays travel expenses claimed for Mirabella's wedding Sport More Sport » NRL grand final 2013: as it happened By James Maasdorp The Roosters came back from 10 points down to beat Manly 26-18 for their 13th NRL premiership. 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