China defends multilateralism and free trade at G20 meeting in South Africa.
At a meeting of G20 trade and investment ministers, Chinese representative Li Chenggang called for global cooperation and rejected protectionism.
247 - China reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and free trade during the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers' Meeting, held this Friday (10) in Gqeberha, South Africa. The information was published by Global Times, which cited an official statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released this Saturday.
The international trade representative and vice minister of commerce of China, Li ChenggangLi highlighted that his country "firmly supports multilateralism" and has been committed to promoting more inclusive global governance. He recalled that Beijing launched the Global Governance Initiative and announced that will not seek new special and differentiated treatments. in current or future World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, which, according to him, "demonstrates the responsibility of a large developing country through concrete actions."
The G20 meeting addressed topics such as inclusive growth, green industrialization, sustainable development e WTO reform, resulting in the publication of Statement from the Ministers of Trade and Investment and Summary of the PresidencyThese documents will serve as the basis for the next G20 Leaders' Summit, scheduled for November.
Against unilateralism and green barriers
During his speech, Li Chenggang emphasized that while China pursues its own development, it also... actively contributes to global economic growth.He asked that all countriesDefend the multilateral trading system and free trade, oppose unilateralism and protectionism, avoid trade restrictions, and eliminate green barriers.".
Li further argued that nations should take advantage of their comparative advantages to support developing countries and promote a green and sustainable industrialization.
Parallel meetings and international coordination
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Chinese representative held bilateral meetings with heads of delegations from various countries and leaders of international organizationsincluding the WTO Director-General. The talks reinforced China's role as a central player in defending global trade and seeking... open and inclusive international cooperation.
China's stance at the G20 reinforces the message that integration and fair trade They remain strategic pillars for global development, at a time when trade tensions and the risks of economic fragmentation are growing on the international stage.
