
China’s Xi urges APEC unity in face of ‘protectionism’
Lima (AFP) Nov 16, 2024 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for Asia-Pacific economies to unite and cooperate in the face of mounting protectionism, at a summit in Peru.
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