China’s Xi Jinping makes case for free trade as supply chain expo opens

China’s Xi Jinping makes case for free trade as supply chain expo opens

President Xi Jinping has spoken out against unilateral sanctions and trade barriers – reiterating China’s support for globalisation as the international economic environment turns more protectionist – in an article published on the opening day of a high-profile supply chain expo. Wednesday’s piece in Qiushi – the leading theoretical journal of the ruling Communist Party…

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Xi Jinping touts China as globalisation leader, draws contrast with US under Donald Trump

Xi Jinping touts China as globalisation leader, draws contrast with US under Donald Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a detailed pitch for globalisation, liberalised trade and shared economic growth on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation‘s sidelines in Peru on Friday, drawing a sharp contrast with the US as it turns increasingly inward. While Donald Trump was not mentioned by name in the 20-minute speech delivered at the CEO summit,…

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