China and the U.S. are not pre-destined as adversaries, says U.S. President Obama at a town hall-style meeting in Shanghai on his first full day in China. He also touched on what he is likely to discuss at a summit with Chinese President, Hu Jintao.

U.S. Commerce Secretary, Gary Locke, is concerned about the impact of the weak dollar on U.S. industries. He tells CNBC's Saijal Patel what is being done to address this problem. Locke also discusses U.S.-Sino trade ties.

Thai Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, is confident the economy can achieve a GDP growth of 3.5% in 2010. He tells CNBC's Sri Jegarajah what can derail an economic recovery in Thailand, as well as how he intends to resolve the diplomatic row with Cambodia.

Japan's economy grew 1.2% in the third quarter but Junko Nishioka, economist, RBS Securities Japan is not convinced that growth is here to stay. She tells CNBC's Kaori Enjoji and Martin Soong why.

Stephen Harper, the prime minister of Canada, tells CNBC's Saijal Patel how his government is increasing trade with Asian countries.

APEC needs to include India, says Australian prime minister, Kevin Rudd. In an exclusive interview, he speaks to CNBC's Martin Soong about broadening APEC's scope, as well as Australia-Chinese relations.