President Xi Jinping offered a vigorous defence of free trade and urged the world to “say no to protectionism” at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday. In the first appearance by a Chinese president at the annual meeting of political leaders, chief executives and bankers in the Swiss Alps, Xi also cautioned other countries […]
Malaysia eyes China to push free trade as TPP falters
24 November 2016 As the new administration in the United States showing signs of turning inward, Malaysian officials and analysts said they hope China will play greater role in promoting free trade. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump this week unveiled his first 100-day plan in office, topped by withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Malaysia […]