China's President Xi Jinping made a video speech at an international trade fair on the theme of expanding imports, appealing his stance of opening up the domestic market and reiterating his willingness to join the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. ..
On the night of the 4th, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a video message to a ceremony commemorating the opening of the "China International Import Expo" in Shanghai with the theme of expanding imports.
In this, President Xi emphasized that China has been trying to reduce tariffs since joining the WTO = World Trade Organization 20 years ago.
He said, "China's determination to promote economic globalization and develop it in a more open and win-win manner remains unchanged," and emphasized its stance of further opening up the domestic market.
Furthermore, he said, "China will actively promote participation in the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement," and reiterated his strong desire to join the TPP that he applied for in September.
Companies from more than 120 countries and regions, including Japan, are scheduled to exhibit at the Import Expo, which will be held from the 5th.
It seems that President Xi emphasizes the stance of international cooperation by opening the market and aims to curb protectionist movements with the United States in mind.