China’s premier has called for countries to “oppose decoupling”, as economic tensions simmer between Beijing and the European Union ahead of the imposition of new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. “We should broadly open our minds, work closely together, abandon camp formations, oppose decoupling,” said Li Qiang, China’s second-ranking leader who has been tasked by President Xi Jinping with managing …
The Chinese president praised his Belt and Road Initiative at its 10-year anniversary forum, saying it is the ‘right path forward’. Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned Western states against “decoupling” from his country’s economy, insisting amid declining foreign investment that China’s development should be viewed as not a threat but an asset. “We stand against unilateral sanctions, economic coercion, …
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