Xi Jinping positions China as a champion of free trade at APEC summit

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Xi Jinping has positioned himself as a defender of free trade amid rising global protectionism. Speaking at the APEC CEO Summit in Peru, he warned that the global economy is facing severe challenges due to increasing protectionist measures. Xi emphasized that the world is entering a "new period of turbulence and change." He criticized efforts to divide the interconnected global economy, recalling his previous stance against trade wars during Donald Trump's presidency in 2017. Since then, the U.S. has maintained tariffs on China, which were initially imposed by Trump. Xi's recent comments reflect a renewed commitment to promoting international trade and cooperation.


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