Xi reiterates opposition to politicizing economic, trade issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday reiterated opposition to politicizing, weaponizing economic and trade issues and overstretching the concept of national security in this regard as he delivered a speech at the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.

Xi also called on all APEC members to safeguard free, open trade and investment, support and strengthen the WTO (World Trade Organization) -centered multilateral trading system, and maintain the stability and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains.