LIMA, Peru: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday (Nov 16) called for Asia-Pacific economies to "unite and cooperate" in the face of mounting "protectionism," at a summit in Peru.
China's President Xi Jinping , left, speaks with Peru's President Dina Boluarte, right, as they and other APEC leaders gather for a family photograph at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru on Nov 16, 2024. on Saturday called for Asia-Pacific economies to"unite and cooperate" in the face of mounting"protectionism," at a summit in Peru.
On the campaign trail this time, Trump has vowed a series of protectionist trade policies including across-the-board tariffs on all imports and especially high levies on China. He nodded to efforts in creating an Asia-Pacific free trade area, which has been in the works for years, and said that Beijing is willing to negotiate trade agreements in the digital and green sectors.
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