Relief and some concern at Xi Jinping’s trade speech
In the frequent exchanges on trade between the U.S. and China, it was Chinese President Xi Jinping’s turn to offer his country’s take. Speaking to the Boao Forum for Asia today, Xi struck a conciliatory tone. He said China is committed to opening up its economy more to foreign businesses and products. So what do we take away from what Xi’s offering?
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